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T520 AUY

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,527 mi
Last recorded168,527 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 AUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 168,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 159,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 150,298 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 150,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 128,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 121,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 109,099 miles

drivers mirror held on by tape

Fail 10 Sep 2010 109,099 miles

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

drivers mirror held on by tape

Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,584 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,582 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 103,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,550 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 96,166 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 96,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 91,464 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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T520 AUY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T520 AUY, 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 T520 AUY registered?

T520 AUY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T520 AUY safe to buy?

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