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T704 JKO

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,157 mi
Last recorded168,157 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT704 JKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 168,157 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 168,157 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 164,025 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 159,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 151,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 151,972 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 144,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 144,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,028 miles

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

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

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

front exaust deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,376 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 114,376 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,696 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,059 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 57,877 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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T704 JKO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T704 JKO, 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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T704 JKO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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