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S824 YNO

1999 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,484 mi
Last recorded107,484 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 YNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded but not leaking gases.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,289 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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S824 YNO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S824 YNO, 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 S824 YNO registered?

S824 YNO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S824 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 YNO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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