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T147 SBR

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,789 mi
Last recorded194,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 SBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 194,789 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 194,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 194,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 187,154 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 187,154 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 173,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 173,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 157,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 139,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 139,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 129,748 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 129,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

4 wheel drive front wheels hard to turn limited test of wheel bearings no binding felt on brake test

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

light corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,798 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 104,908 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 91,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 77,464 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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T147 SBR is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T147 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 T147 SBR registered?

T147 SBR is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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