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T180 JNT

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 JNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,230 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 110,230 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 110,141 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Also loose/insecure (both arms) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,634 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,502 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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T180 JNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T180 JNT, 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 T180 JNT registered?

T180 JNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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