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S92 NFJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 NFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 96,310 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire insecure (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire insecure (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,653 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 94,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.33 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,418 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,060 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,751 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,758 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,028 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,385 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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S92 NFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 S92 NFJ, 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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S92 NFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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