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S647 WKY

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,324 mi
Last recorded167,324 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 WKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 167,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 161,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 153,722 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 153,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 150,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 141,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 131,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Mar 2008 120,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007
Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 93,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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S647 WKY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S647 WKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S647 WKY registered?

S647 WKY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S647 WKY safe to buy?

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