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S955 WEG

1999 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,752 mi
Last recorded123,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 WEG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 123,752 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 115,125 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 115,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 109,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 96,177 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack +gaitor wet with fluid.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,914 miles

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

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

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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S955 WEG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S955 WEG, 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 S955 WEG registered?

S955 WEG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S955 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 WEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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