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T250 GRC

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,402 mi
Last recorded151,402 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 GRC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 151,402 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges live feed wire running outside of vehicle into n/s/f door hinge area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components rubbing on tyre (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,759 miles

no shock absorber action at rear

Fail 13 Feb 2018 139,673 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

no shock absorber action at rear

Pass 24 Feb 2017 133,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,655 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 98,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,351 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,092 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,964 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 59,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,706 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 54,664 miles

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

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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T250 GRC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T250 GRC, 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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T250 GRC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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