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T834 FAN

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,522 mi
Last recorded111,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT834 FAN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 111,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg - (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

osf brake backplate corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

tow bar corroded

vehicle has been stood

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

tow bar corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake backplates corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated, as marked (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 84,331 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated, as marked (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,390 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,383 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres perished.

front and rear suspension corroded.

o/s/f tyres has cuts but no cords exposed.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,108 miles

All tyres slightly perished and getting low on tread

Underbody,suspension and exhaust getting rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

All tyres slightly perished and getting low on tread

Brake fluid low and brake pads/discs slightly worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underbody,suspension and exhaust getting rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,384 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,731 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 63,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate cracked.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,951 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 59,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,511 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 57,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,370 miles

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

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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T834 FAN is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T834 FAN, 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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T834 FAN is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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