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T429 UCF

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,952 mi
Last recorded151,952 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 UCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 151,952 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 149,370 miles

both rear back plates corroded

general under vehicle corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 147,456 miles

front and rear brake back plates heavily corroded

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

play o/s/f steering

rear subframe heavily corroded

unable to spin wheels due to design

Pass 23 Jan 2013 144,464 miles

inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 140,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,237 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 136,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 130,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,090 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)

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

offside inner cv boot split

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 121,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,855 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

tail silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,318 miles

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

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

tail silencer outer casing corroded

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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T429 UCF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T429 UCF, 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 T429 UCF registered?

T429 UCF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T429 UCF safe to buy?

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