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T41 KBL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 KBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,243 miles

Offside Rear light lens repair tape fitted

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s, (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak radiator top

exhaust rear silencer corossion

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 97,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing/sill end holed and weak (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure corossion mounting bracket frame (1.3.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens repair tape fitted

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s, (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak radiator top

exhaust rear silencer corossion

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 135,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaines (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remains (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remains (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaines (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remains (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remains (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension is sitting low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low outer pad 3mm /inner pad not easy to see (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

all 4 brake discs rusting

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

rear pads 3to4mm left inner pad not seen

Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,880 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disk rusting on inner face.

Nearside hand brake makes droning noise when used on brake test rollers.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake disc rusting on inner face.

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear exhuast box has been patched.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,388 miles

Nearside front brake disc rusting on inner face.

Nearside rear brake disc rusting on inner face.

Offside front brake disc rusting on inner face.

Offside rear brake disc rusting on inner face.

Rear suspension sits low.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,388 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc rusting on inner face.

Nearside rear brake disc rusting on inner face.

Offside front brake disc rusting on inner face.

Offside rear brake disc rusting on inner face.

Rear suspension sits low.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,150 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,629 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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T41 KBL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T41 KBL, 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 KBL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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