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T811 SOO

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,081 mi
Last recorded154,081 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT811 SOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 154,081 miles

Play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2013 154,076 miles

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 141,502 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 139,936 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 139,928 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake pad worn low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 135,700 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 135,166 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

wet condition at the time of test / rain

Fail 6 Feb 2009 117,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 117,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,195 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 98,195 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 76,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,576 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)

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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T811 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T811 SOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T811 SOO registered?

T811 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T811 SOO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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