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S802 APG

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,846 mi
Last recorded222,846 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 APG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 222,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 220,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

under side muddy

underside corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 215,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 202,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 186,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 171,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 154,230 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 142,607 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 137,457 miles

n/s inner c.v boot split

Fail 7 May 2011 137,456 miles

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

n/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 12 May 2010 125,922 miles

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)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 6 May 2010 125,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 107,835 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hole in n/s head lamp lens

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 7 May 2009 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hole in n/s head lamp lens

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2008 91,553 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN.

Fail 8 May 2007 76,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

Pass 8 May 2007 76,392 miles

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

Offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Slight damage to nearside headlamp glass

Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,419 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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S802 APG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S802 APG, 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 S802 APG registered?

S802 APG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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