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T331 BGT

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 BGT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,037 miles

all underside of vehicle undersealed including brake and fuel pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and temp repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside appears to have been undersealed in places

headlamp lens covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 72,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,919 miles

unable to check rear seat belts properly due to child seats fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check rear seat belts properly due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,088 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 64,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 59,995 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 59,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 May 2017 56,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,759 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)

both rear tyre outer side walls damaged

nearside front tyre outer tread feathered

offside front tyre side wall damage and tread feathered

Pass 22 May 2014 48,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 44,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 41,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,265 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 32,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,561 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,562 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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T331 BGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T331 BGT, 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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T331 BGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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