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S780 RJS

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,244 mi
Last recorded52,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 RJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,944cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 44,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 35,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S780 RJS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S780 RJS, 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 S780 RJS registered?

S780 RJS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S780 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 RJS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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