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T716 KAB

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 KAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust det + corrosion

n/s mirror smashed

o/s/f door catches wing

o/s/r lamp tape

play inner rack

rear back plates corrosion

shockers little weak

rear tyres bad cracking sidewalls + o/s/r wear edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,654 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded + offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust det + corrosion

n/s mirror smashed

o/s/f door catches wing

o/s/r lamp tape

play inner rack

rear back plates corrosion

shockers little weak

rear tyres bad cracking sidewalls + o/s/r wear edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,106 miles

Coolant leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery little loose

damage o/s/r lamp tape

no rear seat belts checked

o/s/f backplate part missing + rear both

o/s/f wing damage

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking + scrubed

rear exhaust det + heat shields

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery little loose

damage o/s/r lamp tape

no rear seat belts checked

o/s/f backplate part missing + rear both

o/s/f wing damage

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres cracking + scrubed

rear exhaust det + heat shields

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,306 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt missing tow bar

co high

o/s/f backplate corrosion + both rears

o/s/f door will not open fully

rack damp

rear exhaust det

rear tyres cracking scrubbed

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,173 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt missing tow bar

co high

o/s/f backplate corrosion + both rears

o/s/f door will not open fully

rack damp

rear exhaust det

rear tyres cracking scrubbed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt missing striped exhaust manifold

brake backplates corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bolt missing striped exhaust manifold

brake backplates corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,103 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 38,079 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,489 miles

abs light on

both rear number plate lights dull

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

engine light on

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abs light on

both rear number plate lights dull

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

engine light on

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,589 miles

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

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

exhaust rattling

most brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2008 5,971 miles

brake pipes by servo are rusty and both rear tyres are worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 163,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 163,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

back box rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2006 149,887 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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T716 KAB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T716 KAB, 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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T716 KAB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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