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T368 XAK

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT368 XAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 138,516 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,630 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

Nearside Rear brake back plate poor condition

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

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

rear brake pipes at junction near fuel tank

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,358 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 115,309 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,942 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,609 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 109,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,605 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 105,595 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,608 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 102,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn out

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,373 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,952 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,410 miles

Inner surface of front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,143 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear silencer corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,397 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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T368 XAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T368 XAK, 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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T368 XAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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