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T51 OWG

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 OWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

SILL COVERS FITTED

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,388 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,388 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,848 miles

chip in zone a

play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 62,382 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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T51 OWG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T51 OWG, 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 T51 OWG registered?

T51 OWG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T51 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 OWG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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