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T563 JCK

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 JCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 171,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pos exhaust leak ?

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 169,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

weld repair exhaust

Fail 22 Dec 2011 169,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 21 Dec 2010 166,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 166,971 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake performance not tested becouse of n/s/f brake condition

n/s/f brake disc scored and worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 161,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s/ inner drive shaft gaiter split

no CAT test due to exhaust leak at rear

Fail 21 Dec 2009 161,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s/ inner drive shaft gaiter split

no CAT test due to exhaust leak at rear

Pass 22 Dec 2008 149,613 miles

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

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

sill and covers fitted under car

Fail 22 Dec 2008 149,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

sill and covers fitted under car

Pass 20 Dec 2007 138,592 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 125,906 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 125,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 108,635 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 108,635 miles

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

exhaust corroded

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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T563 JCK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T563 JCK, 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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T563 JCK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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