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T143 CWL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,811 mi
Last recorded165,811 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 CWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,811 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jul 2012 153,969 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,875 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,636 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside and outside edges.

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on the outside edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 128,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside and outside edges.

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on the outside edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 115,338 miles

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link top bushes but not considered excessive at this time.

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 29 May 2008 105,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 105,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 100,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,174 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 94,866 miles

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

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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T143 CWL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T143 CWL, 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 T143 CWL registered?

T143 CWL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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