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T463 UCF

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,318 mi
Last recorded153,318 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 UCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 153,318 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 148,124 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 143,004 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 143,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 137,867 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 137,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 132,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 126,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front brake callipers/brake pads noisy opperation once brakes are applied!

nearside front braided brake hose sitting very close to drive shaft on full lock (close to rubbing on drive shaft)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front braided brake hose sitting very close to wheel/tyre on full lock (close to rubbing on wheel/tyre)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,577 miles

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

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

both front brake callipers/brake pads noisy opperation once brakes are applied!

nearside front braided brake hose sitting very close to drive shaft on full lock (close to rubbing on drive shaft)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front braided brake hose sitting very close to wheel/tyre on full lock (close to rubbing on wheel/tyre)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 112,118 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 100,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 89,929 miles

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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T463 UCF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T463 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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T463 UCF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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