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T725 VAV

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT725 VAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,464 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 129,333 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pin-hole and corroded around rear hanger bracket (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,567 miles

nearside and offside front driveshaft inner constant velocity joint - play

Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,418 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft seal weepy

nearside and offside front driveshaft inner constant velocity joint - play

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,791 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

exhaust catalytic converter joint flange corroded and thin - minor blow

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,157 miles

rear subframe and front and rear suspension arms - corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 107,157 miles

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

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

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)

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)

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

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor pinholed and weepy

rear subframe and front and rear suspension arms - corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,824 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / exhaust and hanger brackets / rear brake hose ferrules / fuel tank straps / rear anti-roll bar / towbar bracket - Corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,395 miles

centre front exhaust heatshield slight insecure - rattle

exhaust system / rear anti-roll bar / rear suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules / rear subframe - Corroded

front brake hose ferrules / front anti-roll bar / front suspension arms - Corroding

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,893 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and exhaust system corroded

rear subframe and anti-roll bar corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,883 miles

front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside rear and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

rear silencer outer cover corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,868 miles

crack in screen 10mm zone A

exhaust system corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating and corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,136 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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T725 VAV is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T725 VAV, 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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T725 VAV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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