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T437 OOB

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 OOB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,082 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,974 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,966 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,396 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T437 OOB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T437 OOB, 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 T437 OOB registered?

T437 OOB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T437 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T437 OOB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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