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S914 LST

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,435 mi
Last recorded101,435 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 LST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,802 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 85,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lots of surface corrosion on underside

Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolent leak from radiator area on nearside

engine sump corroded and leaking

front and rear registration plates showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside front brake discs inner surfaces very corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

offside rear fuel tank filler pipe showing signs of corrosion

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear tow bar showing signs of corrosion

signs of slight judder from front brakes on road test

unable to check front wheel bearings [brakes binding]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,058 miles

front and rear suspension corroded slightly and metal power steering pipes and fuel filler pipe

Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension corroded slightly and metal power steering pipes and fuel filler pipe

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,935 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear registration plates showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

petrol tank corroded and showing signs of damp around seam

power steering pipes corroded

rear wiper blade excessivly worn

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills not visible plastic covers

corrosion on front fuel pipes

corrosion on petrol tank at seam areas

corrosion on power steering pipes

deterioration on front number plate

engine sump corroded and oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 68,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine sump corroded and leaking

front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

petrol pipes on engine corroded

petrol tank corroded and showing signs of damp around seam area

power steering pipes corroded

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 21 Dec 2006 67,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

catalytic convertor corroded and flanges wearing thin

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front power steering pipes corroded

front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

petrol tank corroded around seam

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

Fail 14 Dec 2006 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

catalytic convertor corroded and flanges wearing thin

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

front power steering pipes corroded

front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

petrol tank showing signs of corrosion around seam

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

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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S914 LST is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S914 LST, 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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S914 LST is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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