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T527 HSA

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,427 mi
Last recorded161,427 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 HSA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 161,427 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 161,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 155,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 148,960 miles

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

both front tyres small cracks to side walls

Fail 4 Dec 2012 148,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front tyres small cracks to side walls

Pass 1 Dec 2011 141,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 141,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both chassis brake pipes corroding at fuel tank area

Both front drive shaft inner gaiters split

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and worn on legal wear limit

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn on legal wear limit

Offside front suspension lower swivel ball joint on wear limit

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Rear axle front mounting bushes poor condition

Rear sub chassis badly corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 139,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 130,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight lift/wear offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 22 Mar 2010 130,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight lift/wear offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 14 Jan 2009 120,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,991 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 109,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 109,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 98,191 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T527 HSA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T527 HSA, 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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T527 HSA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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