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T275 BSS

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 BSS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 47,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH O/S & N/S. (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,950 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,288 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,286 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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T275 BSS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T275 BSS, 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 T275 BSS registered?

T275 BSS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T275 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T275 BSS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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