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T517 JVR

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 JVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 167,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 162,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 155,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 150,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 145,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 140,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 125,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 122,530 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 122,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 112,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,470 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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T517 JVR is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T517 JVR, 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 T517 JVR registered?

T517 JVR is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T517 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T517 JVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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