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T41 BAV

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,776 mi
Last recorded137,776 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 BAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 137,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 137,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,555 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,113 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 106,113 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,917 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade splitting!

Fail 22 Jul 2014 90,917 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade splitting!

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,053 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,147 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,808 miles

foront brake pads and discs worn/scored

off side front brake sticking

Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,808 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

foront brake pads and discs worn/scored

off side front brake sticking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,479 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,310 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 49,611 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,950 miles

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

near side front brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T41 BAV is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T41 BAV, 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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T41 BAV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 1999.

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