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T531 JNW

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,626 mi
Last recorded170,626 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 JNW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 170,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 168,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged electric socket mounting plate damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 168,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged electric socket mounting plate damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 167,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 165,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 163,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 159,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 155,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 151,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 151,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 147,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,493 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,973 miles

N/S/F fog lamp insecure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 126,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 121,560 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 117,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 110,789 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 97,638 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 97,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,421 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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T531 JNW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T531 JNW, 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 T531 JNW registered?

T531 JNW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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