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T860 KDF

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

188,723 mi
Last recorded188,723 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT860 KDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 188,723 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section with rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch section (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak excessive ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit beyond service requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 180,635 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch section has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

Offside Rear inner arch section has slight corrosion

Fail 23 May 2016 180,635 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear inner arch section has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

Offside Rear inner arch section has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 172,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 172,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 163,995 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 163,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 154,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2013 154,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

part of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 145,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 145,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 136,461 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 136,461 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 127,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 108,811 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 108,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 99,639 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,081 miles

Nearside rear position lamp lense damaged.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear position lamp lense damaged.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,916 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 89,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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T860 KDF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 T860 KDF, 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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T860 KDF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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