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T201 CFG

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,789 mi
Last recorded192,789 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 CFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 192,789 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 192,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 187,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 179,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 171,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 164,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 159,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 152,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 144,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 144,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 136,512 miles

front and rear antiroll bar links have excessive play

rear exhaust box has corroded excessively and is unserviceble but doesnt blow

Pass 23 Jan 2007 127,742 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 117,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T201 CFG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T201 CFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T201 CFG registered?

T201 CFG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T201 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T201 CFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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