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T154 REU

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,967 mi
Last recorded80,967 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 REU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,967 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,967 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,600 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,913 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 53,714 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,883 miles

Slight dent to o/s/r inner wheel rim.

Very slight wetness @ n/s/r shock ashorber.

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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T154 REU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T154 REU, 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 T154 REU registered?

T154 REU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T154 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T154 REU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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