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T144 UOT

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,757 mi
Last recorded163,757 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 UOT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 150,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,312 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,474 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,628 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

slight grab offside front brake

Pass 10 Nov 2016 122,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on outside edges

sill covers fitted

slight grab offside front brake

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 107,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside and nearside anti rol bar links front

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside and nearside anti rol bar links front

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,073 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2012 90,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,166 miles

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,079 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,072 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre on leagle limet of 1;6mm

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,780 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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T144 UOT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T144 UOT, 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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T144 UOT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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