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T826 SOO

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,224 mi
Last recorded122,224 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 SOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 122,224 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 115,470 miles

underbody is rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2021 115,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody is rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2020 111,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn badly,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 97,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose from front to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to os rear flex hose from front to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible os and ns producing no beam image (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2 of 3 rear mounts not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn badly,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,715 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer outer-skin disintegrating.Inner skin sound.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,391 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin disintegrating,inner skin sound.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,081 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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T826 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T826 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.

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T826 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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