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T363 JVX

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,492 mi
Last recorded190,492 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT363 JVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 190,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 190,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.051 LIMIT 0.97-1.03 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 187,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 187,199 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 183,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 178,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 175,722 miles

1 of high line brake light bulbs out

Clutch pedal rubber missing

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2018 175,722 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

1 of high line brake light bulbs out

Clutch pedal rubber missing

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,973 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 172,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light as lense has a hole. Needs red tape over hole (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 170,745 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 170,745 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 166,650 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 166,664 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 159,219 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 159,219 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 152,139 miles

slight play in front and rear link rods

Pass 26 Apr 2012 141,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 141,259 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 132,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 124,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 108,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 97,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 86,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 86,426 miles

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

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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T363 JVX is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T363 JVX, 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 T363 JVX registered?

T363 JVX is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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