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T689 RPJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,685 mi
Last recorded201,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 RPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 201,685 miles

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 May 2014 201,640 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 196,987 miles

front tyres worn low

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Apr 2013 196,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 188,154 miles

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre (recommend new tyre)

slight deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 24 Apr 2012 188,101 miles

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre(new tyre recommended)

slight deterioation in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Apr 2011 179,137 miles

exhaust noisey

nearside front brake pads worn very low

slight wear in front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Apr 2011 179,137 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

nearside front brake pads worn very low

slight wear in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 26 Apr 2010 167,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 154,235 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 154,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 143,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 132,897 miles

nearside front tyre treads low on outside edge. offside rear tyre treads low on inside edge. nearside rear tyre treads low on both edges & perishing slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 121,379 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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T689 RPJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T689 RPJ, 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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T689 RPJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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