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T211 AKV

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 AKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 104,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhuast rubber perished

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,845 miles

Rear 4 exhaust rubbers spliting

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,273 miles

Central Front Exhaust shield loose

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower edge of cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust shield loose

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,800 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,604 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mountings x3 deterioted but exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,673 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 96,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,559 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,096 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,080 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front side light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,712 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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T211 AKV is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T211 AKV, 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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T211 AKV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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