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S883 SUG

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,123 mi
Last recorded163,123 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 SUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 163,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 162,729 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

suspension components and underside recently undersealed

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2023 162,729 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

suspension components and underside recently undersealed

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 162,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 161,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 161,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 160,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 160,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 159,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 158,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 156,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 152,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,238 miles

exhaust front mounting corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Nov 2012 146,075 miles

exhaust front mounting corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,139 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2010 136,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 132,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 132,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 130,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 117,330 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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S883 SUG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S883 SUG, 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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S883 SUG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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