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T146 SBR

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,385 mi
Last recorded137,385 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 SBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 137,385 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front disc`s worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 131,682 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 119,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,175 miles

ZONE B WINDSCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 31 Jul 2007 101,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 101,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

rear exhaust corroding

stone chip in windscrean

Pass 15 Jun 2005 81,748 miles

Accident damage to tail-gate

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Visual check only on both rear outer seat belts - child seats fitted

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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T146 SBR is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T146 SBR, 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 T146 SBR registered?

T146 SBR is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T146 SBR safe to buy?

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