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T287 EBM

1999 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,597 mi
Last recorded161,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 EBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 161,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 161,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 150,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2013 143,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise dterioration to both rear tyre's

Fail 11 Dec 2013 143,008 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise dterioration to both rear tyre's

Pass 6 Dec 2012 137,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,648 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 114,745 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 114,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,513 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 102,513 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,901 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,763 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 67,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,926 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T287 EBM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T287 EBM, 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 T287 EBM registered?

T287 EBM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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