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T601 KNT

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,682 mi
Last recorded138,682 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 KNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 138,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion subframe (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 135,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

very dirty and rusty underneath

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 123,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 113,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 106,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 106,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 99,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 91,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 82,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,010 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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T601 KNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T601 KNT, 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 T601 KNT registered?

T601 KNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T601 KNT safe to buy?

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