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S943 TKM

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,799 mi
Last recorded197,799 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 TKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 197,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 178,988 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 178,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,183 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 166,800 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,740 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush droplink rubber (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush anti roll bar droplink (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,231 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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S943 TKM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S943 TKM, 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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S943 TKM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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