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T426 JJS

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 JJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 131,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,596 miles

front suspension areas corroded, o/s/r tyre soft,

fuel cap,rear wiper,fog lamp,battery insecure,brake fluid low,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,sump corroded and damp,exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 125,593 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front suspension areas corroded, o/s/r tyre soft,

fuel cap,rear wiper,fog lamp,battery insecure,brake fluid low,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,sump corroded and damp,exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 117,996 miles

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

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

anti roll bar links

Fail 15 Feb 2010 117,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Jul 2008 111,275 miles

front exhaust heatshield deteriorated,n/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,battery insecure,o/s/f strut corroded,

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded,front exhaust bracket,front exhaust slight leak,rear exhaust deteriorated,front brake discs pitted,n/s front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 111,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front exhaust heatshield deteriorated,n/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,battery insecure,o/s/f strut corroded,

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded,front exhaust bracket,front exhaust slight leak,rear exhaust deteriorated,front brake discs pitted,n/s front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 105,036 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 105,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T426 JJS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T426 JJS, 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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T426 JJS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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