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T69 KBL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,705 mi
Last recorded213,705 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT69 KBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 213,705 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 213,695 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 207,370 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 207,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 186,072 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 186,072 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 153,288 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 153,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,944 miles

air con belt

condition of back box

Fail 18 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air con belt

condition of back box

Pass 3 May 2012 144,693 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 114,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 96,330 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 96,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,774 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 63,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 63,292 miles

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

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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T69 KBL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T69 KBL, 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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T69 KBL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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