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T475 SCD

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,211 mi
Last recorded157,211 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT475 SCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 157,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O S N S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 152,229 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 148,516 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,516 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,048 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 137,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 137,459 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 129,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 120,588 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,966 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 100,042 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 92,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 84,501 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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T475 SCD is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T475 SCD, 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 T475 SCD registered?

T475 SCD is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T475 SCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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