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T723 LNT

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT723 LNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 149,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

both rear radius arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear seat belts removed at time of test

rear wiper blade required

Fail 8 May 2018 149,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

both rear radius arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear seat belts removed at time of test

rear wiper blade required

Pass 5 May 2017 133,869 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt damaged but stalk not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box corroded outer casing deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 133,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt damaged but stalk not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box corroded outer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 118,095 miles

tom attachment not fitted at time of test

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 3 May 2016 118,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

tom attachment not fitted at time of test

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 5 May 2015 102,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 102,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,455 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 92,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fron t Pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,596 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 84,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,276 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 65,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,391 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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T723 LNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T723 LNT, 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 T723 LNT registered?

T723 LNT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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