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S775 TEW

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,535 mi
Last recorded193,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 TEW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 193,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 174,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

adv child seat n/s/r view belt only

adv o/s/r lens covered in red tape

Fail 1 Jul 2014 174,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

adv child seat n/s/r view belt only

adv o/s/r lens covered in red tape

Pass 9 Jul 2013 156,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 156,131 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 151,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 151,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 147,565 miles

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

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)

note front disc pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 140,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 132,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 128,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 124,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 115,138 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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S775 TEW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S775 TEW, 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 S775 TEW registered?

S775 TEW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S775 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 TEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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