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T78 JOP

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,229 mi
Last recorded108,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 JOP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2012 104,659 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 101,767 miles

Oil leak

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,329 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyre

rear tyres both worn low on inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cuts in offside rear tyre

rear tyres both worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2008 77,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,912 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but not currently blowing

Fail 15 May 2007 70,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but not currently blowing

Pass 19 May 2006 63,774 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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T78 JOP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T78 JOP, 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 T78 JOP registered?

T78 JOP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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