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T242 ATL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

154,386 mi
Last recorded154,386 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 ATL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,386 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 154,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 149,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 135,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

osf/nsf inner cv boots split

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,022 miles

exhaust corroded-rear inner bumper brackets corroded/weak-

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,713 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner bumper bracket corroded-exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,713 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear inner bumper bracket corroded-exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,417 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 95,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,394 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,711 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake pads and disc's are worn-wearing faster then the offside brake disc and pads.

Offside front inboard,drive shaft gator is split.

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

Rear screen washers do no work.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,991 miles

Nearside front brake pads are well worn.

Nearside rear brake pads are well worn and becoming marginal.

Offside front brake pads are well worn.

Offside rear brake pads are well worn and becoming marginal.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,586 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 44,535 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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T242 ATL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T242 ATL, 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 T242 ATL registered?

T242 ATL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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