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T37 RPG

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,571 mi
Last recorded167,571 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT37 RPG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 167,571 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all fixing washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 165,273 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front susp.arm rear bush,both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and NS rear, all marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ,wiper linkage worn-play (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 163,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s and rear, all marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 163,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s and rear, all marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 162,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 160,938 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 160,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 157,622 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 153,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 150,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 148,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 143,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 139,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 132,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 121,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,267 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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T37 RPG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T37 RPG, 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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T37 RPG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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