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S878 UMS

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 UMS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 136,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 132,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 118,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,203 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Fail 4 Jun 2009 105,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,218 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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S878 UMS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S878 UMS, 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 S878 UMS registered?

S878 UMS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S878 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 UMS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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