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T353 EFJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,582 mi
Last recorded93,582 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 EFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,582 miles

rear diff mounts slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff mounts slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,565 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,606 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,865 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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T353 EFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T353 EFJ, 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 T353 EFJ registered?

T353 EFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T353 EFJ safe to buy?

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