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T153 SBR

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,666 mi
Last recorded164,666 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 SBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,666 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 164,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 153,941 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 153,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 145,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 145,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 136,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 122,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 122,736 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 109,627 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 100,599 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 100,596 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,295 miles

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

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

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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T153 SBR is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T153 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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T153 SBR is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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