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S732 OJF

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,962 mi
Last recorded156,962 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 OJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 156,962 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 156,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front no plate damage close to limits

n/a rear tyre worn inner edge with flats

nail n/s rear tyre

rear no plate damage

stone damage to o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Feb 2011 145,900 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 145,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 136,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 127,536 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 127,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 123,971 miles

battery loose in tray

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split (no play)

nearside front driveshaft inner joint gaitor split

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2008 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery loose in tray

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split (no play)

nearside front driveshaft inner joint gaitor split

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 109,877 miles

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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S732 OJF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S732 OJF, 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 S732 OJF registered?

S732 OJF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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