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T446 OWA

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,401 mi
Last recorded58,401 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT446 OWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,401 miles

brake pipes corroded

frontand rear suspension arms and springs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,872 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,328 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,008 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 39,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,603 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,137 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,532 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is getting 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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T446 OWA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T446 OWA, 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 T446 OWA registered?

T446 OWA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T446 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T446 OWA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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