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T558 XTV

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,726 mi
Last recorded128,726 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 XTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened though standing (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

front half of exhaust signs of corrosion

n/s/rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,748 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1.L C3 5/30.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 120,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,671 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake slight bind.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,736 miles

Engine oil top 1.5ltr 5/40

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 102,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,992 miles

CO reading very unsteady

Fail 5 Apr 2011 95,992 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

CO reading very unsteady

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 23 Apr 2010 89,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,644 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,224 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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T558 XTV 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 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 T558 XTV, 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 T558 XTV registered?

T558 XTV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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