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T152 HSO

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 HSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 120,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

all discs scored and corroded but not seriously weakened

front exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

all discs scored and corroded but not seriously weakened

front exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 126,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 17 Feb 2012 126,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Feb 2011 123,061 miles

advise all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 117,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake flexie hoses are slightly detearorated and are greased

both no plate lights dim

Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,707 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,506 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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T152 HSO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T152 HSO, 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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T152 HSO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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