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T841 YAL

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT841 YAL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,827 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,447 miles

exhaust back box outer skin rusted off

nearside bulb in high level brake light not working

slight play in all front and rear anti roll bar links

Fail 15 Jan 2011 86,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box outer skin rusted off

nearside bulb in high level brake light not working

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in all front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,694 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 14 Oct 2008 79,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

moisture in nearside rear lamp but not impairing function

rear seat base lose a rear but secureede with bolts

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

moisture in nearside rear lamp but not impairing function

rear seat base lose a rear but secureede with bolts

Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,481 miles

front discs and pads getting thin.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,481 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs and pads getting thin.

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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T841 YAL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T841 YAL, 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 T841 YAL registered?

T841 YAL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T841 YAL safe to buy?

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