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T661 LAC

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,835 mi
Last recorded130,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 LAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 130,835 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 128,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 126,223 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 126,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 126,164 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Near side front fog lamp missing.

Near side front inner arch trim damaged and insecure.

Near side front inner c.v boot split.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 126,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 121,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 109,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 94,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 94,744 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T661 LAC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T661 LAC, 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 T661 LAC registered?

T661 LAC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T661 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T661 LAC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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