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T130 LWX

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,501 mi
Last recorded156,501 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 LWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 156,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 156,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

alternator drive belt deterioratng

bolt missing out of nearside front A B S sensor

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorating

offside number light lens missing

Fail 29 Nov 2014 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

alternator drive belt deterioratng

bolt missing out of nearside front A B S sensor

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorating

offside number light lens missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 138,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,292 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 121,888 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 121,888 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 113,407 miles

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

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

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

tyre vavle stems perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 110,551 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2007 102,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 102,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 92,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 79,504 miles

corrosion on outter skin of rear silincer.

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing slightley on edges.

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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T130 LWX is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T130 LWX, 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 T130 LWX registered?

T130 LWX is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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