MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
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)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for T480 LEC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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