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T609 KNT

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,118 mi
Last recorded168,118 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT609 KNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 168,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 168,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 155,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear coil springs sitting low

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear coil springs sitting low

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,920 miles

rear springs weak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear dampers have very little damping effect

Fail 8 Apr 2015 150,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear dampers have very little damping effect

rear springs weak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 144,025 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust dereriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 138,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 128,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 128,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 121,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 113,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,415 miles

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

n/s front tyre is worn on outer part or tread

plastic sill covers fitted

surface cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2007 98,137 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 98,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006

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

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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T609 KNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T609 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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T609 KNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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