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S852 APG

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,457 mi
Last recorded155,457 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 APG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 155,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 152,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 148,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 148,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 148,371 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust leaking at front

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leaking onto hot exhaust

Rear Bump stop rubbers on shock absorber rods missing

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 140,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 131,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 121,442 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 120,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 103,351 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 103,351 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,661 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,336 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 83,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 79,304 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 75,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,879 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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S852 APG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S852 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 S852 APG registered?

S852 APG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 1999.

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