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T45 LKM

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,106 mi
Last recorded260,106 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 LKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 260,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 252,735 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play in the offside steering rack end

Pass 6 Apr 2013 247,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 240,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre near legal limits and sidewall starting to perish

slight play in the offside front steering rack end

Pass 27 Mar 2012 240,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre near legal limits and sidewall starting to perish

slight play in the offside front steering rack end

Pass 28 Mar 2011 231,103 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are close to the legal limit in tread depth, the n/s/r tyre is also perishing, not excessively cracked or showing canvas

Pass 29 Mar 2010 217,581 miles

both rear tyres getting close to the legal limit in tread depth also perishing slightly

very slight play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Apr 2009 204,944 miles

offside front brake showing signs of had getting hot at sometime ok ie not binding when inspected advise customer to keep under observation

rear exhaust box,outer metal skin corroded,still secure and not blowing when inspected

Fail 1 Apr 2009 204,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front brake showing signs of had getting hot at sometime ok ie not binding when inspected advise customer to keep under observation

rear exhaust box,outer metal skin corroded,still secure and not blowing when inspected

Pass 7 Apr 2008 191,700 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is close to the legal limit on the inner edge, more than the outer, this uneven wear indicates the tracking to be out

Pass 31 Mar 2007 175,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 157,186 miles

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

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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T45 LKM 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 75%.

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 T45 LKM, 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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T45 LKM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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