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T736 VAP

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,081 mi
Last recorded113,081 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT736 VAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,081 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 113,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Gator Perished

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Gator Split Through

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Gator Perished

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

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Gator Split Through

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,475 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Rear tyres perishing and close to limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,206 miles

Extensive corrosion to front and rear sub-frames and associated components

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front drive shaft inner gaiter perishing

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,197 miles

extensive rust to underside of vehicle strength unknown

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brakes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,983 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

extensive corrosion to rear suspension and associated componants

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake hose ferrules corroding

both front tyres uneven wear and perishing

exhaust emissions suspect

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 92,918 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear and perishing

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear subframe and associated components corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,918 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear and perishing

Nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Rear subframe and associated components corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,684 miles

Centre exhaust joint weld cracked and minor leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,384 miles

All new front and rear brake discs and pads fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,329 miles

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

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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T736 VAP 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 T736 VAP, 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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T736 VAP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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