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T215 OWE

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,826 mi
Last recorded59,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 OWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 59,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top suspension mounting corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspenion components and surrounding area very rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,525 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and surrounding components rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 54,525 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and surrounding components rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,994 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas very rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas very rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Strut top mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas very rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas very rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,685 miles

All suspension components and subframes corroded heavy in places

Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

All suspension components and subframes corroded heavy in places

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,092 miles

Rear sub frame + other suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,649 miles

All suspension components and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,649 miles

All suspension components and rear sub frame corroded

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,027 miles

All suspension components + rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All suspension components + rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 51,172 miles

Rear subframe + suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 51,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear subframe + suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,238 miles

Brake pipes at 4 way union at the rear +rear brake pipes corroded

Wear in wiper linkage

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,522 miles

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

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

slight binding at front brakes

slight wear in wiper linkage

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,730 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,760 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,410 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,632 miles

Nearside Front 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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T215 OWE is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T215 OWE, 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 T215 OWE registered?

T215 OWE is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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