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T240 ACC

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,414 mi
Last recorded84,414 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 ACC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 84,414 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under body front to back

Fail 25 Apr 2024 84,414 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under body front to back

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,534 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under body front to back

Pass 22 May 2019 76,585 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 76,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod to body (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 75,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,759 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,644 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,038 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 40,846 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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T240 ACC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T240 ACC, 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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T240 ACC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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