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T46 HOK

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,643 mi
Last recorded126,643 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 HOK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 126,643 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,658 miles

FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,236 miles

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKING RECOMMEND STRIP & REPAIR

SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODEING

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,663 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 113,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 109,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,419 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,418 miles

Front brake discs rusted on inner edges

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,284 miles

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

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,032 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 64,029 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,227 miles

both front tyres worn near wear bands

corrosion on brake discs

rear silencer corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2005 50,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T46 HOK 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 70.6%.

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 T46 HOK, 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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T46 HOK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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