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T371 KGT

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 KGT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 99,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,806 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 93,803 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 87,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 80,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 73,391 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust section corroded

stone damage front screen

Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,391 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust section corroded

stone damage front screen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,248 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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T371 KGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T371 KGT, 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 T371 KGT registered?

T371 KGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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