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S734 VWA

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,913 mi
Last recorded143,913 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 VWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 143,913 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Feb 2016 143,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2156016 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,875 miles

215x60x16v

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

215x60x16v

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 136,584 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight damaged chipped.

offside rear light lens damaged/broken,which has been repaired and is ok at present.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 136,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight damaged chipped.

offside rear light lens damaged/broken,which has been repaired and is ok at present.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 131,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak.

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak.

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted

x2 bulbs out in the high level brake light unit

Fail 5 Oct 2011 125,167 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted

x2 bulbs out in the high level brake light unit

Pass 25 Aug 2010 119,667 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 119,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 114,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 114,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,572 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate seperating

lower engine tray fitted

nearside inner c/v gaitor split

Fail 20 Jun 2007 104,572 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate seperating

lower engine tray fitted

nearside inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,310 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2006 97,310 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S734 VWA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S734 VWA, 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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S734 VWA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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