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T242 CFM

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,721 mi
Last recorded148,721 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 CFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusted not holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately rusted not holed (2.4.A.3)

Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rusted not hoed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 148,672 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 144,075 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake flexi hose ferrules and brake pipes greased

Front brake disc insides corroded

Offside front wiper torn

Rear bumper fixings holed with corrosion

Underside of vehicle, suspension and brake components have been undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake flexi hose ferrules and brake pipes greased

Front brake disc insides corroded

Offside front wiper torn

Rear bumper fixings holed with corrosion

Underside of vehicle, suspension and brake components have been undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2013 141,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 132,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs Corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 132,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 123,791 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)

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 123,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

rear and n/s front coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,365 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 May 2010 115,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

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

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion.

both rear and nearside front brake discs corrded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 104,695 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion.

Pass 26 May 2008 98,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 85,732 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges, possibly running under inflated

Pass 26 May 2006 73,302 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 CFM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T242 CFM, 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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T242 CFM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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