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T778 WNU

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,789 mi
Last recorded107,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 WNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,789 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle heavily corroded and muddy

Fail 24 Jun 2019 107,785 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle heavily corroded and muddy

Pass 22 May 2018 104,790 miles

underbody is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 101,422 miles

underbody and rear suspension becoming corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 97,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,845 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 90,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 82,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,628 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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T778 WNU 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 87.5%.

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 T778 WNU, 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 T778 WNU registered?

T778 WNU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T778 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T778 WNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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