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T149 GRC

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,005 mi
Last recorded105,005 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 GRC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 105,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened subframe & associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened subframe & associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,583 miles

slight binding front brakes

various suspension components corroded not excessive at present

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

slight binding front brakes

various suspension components corroded not excessive at present

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear axle support plate slight corrosion

rear axle noise

Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,905 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear axle noise

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,408 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension plate corroded

o/s/r suspension plate corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle supports corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,222 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle supports corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 81,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r axle support bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,863 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r axle support bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,535 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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T149 GRC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T149 GRC, 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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T149 GRC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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