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T830 SOO

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,886 mi
Last recorded168,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT830 SOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 168,886 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges pass due to pattern

travel at handbrake

Fail 28 Jun 2013 168,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges pass due to pattern

travel at handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2012 165,506 miles

battery insecure

front tyre edges worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 165,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

front tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 162,073 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2010 159,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 155,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 153,233 miles

o/s and n/s front inner brake disc pitted

o/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 144,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 144,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread

rear silencer rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2006 126,270 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

rear silencer rusty

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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T830 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T830 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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What year was T830 SOO registered?

T830 SOO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T830 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T830 SOO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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