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T168 TSC

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 TSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 123,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,202 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 111,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,424 miles

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bushes perished

all exhaust parts corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

tyres slightly perished / worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bushes perished

all exhaust parts corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

tyres slightly perished / worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

front wiper linkage worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

front wiper linkage worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,421 miles

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

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

Osr tyre perishing !

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,657 miles

Osr tyre starting to perish !

Pass 1 May 2013 86,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,535 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,579 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 53,542 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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T168 TSC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T168 TSC, 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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T168 TSC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 August 1999.

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