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T783 JRL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,320 mi
Last recorded155,320 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT783 JRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 155,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipe has temporary repairs,not leaking at the time of test

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

plastic covers on outer sills

unable to fully inspect condition of some suspension or brake components due to the level of mud

Pass 2 Oct 2013 139,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

covers on outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components ansub frame including sub frame security

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes worn

offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

temporary repair to fuel filler pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

covers on outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components ansub frame including sub frame security

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes worn

offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

temporary repair to fuel filler pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers on outer sills

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

items affecting drivers view,objects attached to the windscreen and the rear view mirror,are not only an Mot failure but are illegal,objects were removed initially and were replaced

nearside rear seat folded down

play in nearside amd offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

rear silencer badly corroded

temporary repair to fuel filler pipe

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Fail 21 Sep 2012 130,532 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers on outer sills

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

nearside rear seat folded down

play in nearside amd offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

rear silencer badly corroded

temporary repair to fuel filler pipe

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 119,343 miles

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

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

all rear suspension corroded,fuel filler pipe corroded possible leak?

Fail 12 Sep 2011 119,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

all rear suspension corroded,fuel filler pipe corroded possible leak?

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

deterioration on fuel tank filler neck

deterioration on handbrake cable secureing brackets

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes and nuts

Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deterioration on exhaust system

deterioration on front number plate

deterioration on hand brake cable guides

deterioration on some brake pipe nuts on rear of car

Pass 11 Sep 2008 100,037 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes

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

deterioration on front number plate

Fail 9 Sep 2008 100,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

deterioration on front number plate

n/s front indicator lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,453 miles

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

slight deterioration on front number plate

slight movement in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,407 miles

slight movement in all four anti roll bar drop links

Fail 5 Sep 2006 82,407 miles

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

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

slight movement in all four anti roll bar drop links

Pass 6 Sep 2005 74,132 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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T783 JRL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T783 JRL, 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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T783 JRL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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