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T748 RPJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,413 mi
Last recorded176,413 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 RPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 176,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 167,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s , o/s (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 155,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

anti slip on clutch pedal worn through on brake pedal worn slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2015 155,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip on clutch pedal worn through on brake pedal worn slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 140,157 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 140,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 123,512 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 123,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 106,753 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,753 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,958 miles

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

front number plate becoming unclear close to fail

n/s number plate light weak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,284 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate beconing unclear

nearside front tyre outer edge on limit of wear

nearside rear tyre outer edge on limit of wear

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,836 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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T748 RPJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T748 RPJ, 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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T748 RPJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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