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T480 LEC

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,277 mi
Last recorded179,277 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 LEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 179,277 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 3 May 2018 169,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 159,873 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 26 May 2016 149,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 136,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 122,861 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 122,842 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 111,555 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,421 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 87,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 79,882 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 72,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 72,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

The front brake discs look worn to limit

The high level brake light has a o/s bulb out

The middle section & back box exhaust joints & pipes are corroded to excess

The n/s/f drive shaft inner boot is split

Pass 18 May 2006 63,617 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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T480 LEC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T480 LEC, 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 T480 LEC registered?

T480 LEC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T480 LEC safe to buy?

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