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T47 KDF

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,990 mi
Last recorded132,990 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 KDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 132,990 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 132,985 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 127,935 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

f/n/s tyre worn & on the limit

wipers may need attention

Fail 9 Feb 2011 127,935 miles

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroded

f/n/s tyre worn & on the limit

wipers may need attention

Pass 31 Mar 2009 124,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 116,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 108,374 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 108,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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T47 KDF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T47 KDF, 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 T47 KDF registered?

T47 KDF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T47 KDF safe to buy?

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