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T550 JYC

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 JYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026
Pass 30 May 2025

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play.

Pass 31 May 2024
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 100,804 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,884 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,722 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 77,754 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 68,618 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 68,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,418 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside inner driveshaft boot split and leaking grease

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,873 miles

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f brake discs worn

rear brake imbalance 14%

Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,955 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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T550 JYC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T550 JYC, 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 T550 JYC registered?

T550 JYC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T550 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T550 JYC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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