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T865 SNP

1999 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,680 mi
Last recorded147,680 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 SNP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 147,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,844 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 141,844 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No reverse lights

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 136,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f brake disc surface corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No reverse lights

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

oil leak, may be dripping on to the exhaust as there was smoke coming for during emissions test

Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,524 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 123,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 117,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 117,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 108,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 101,492 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,492 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,171 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 98,171 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T865 SNP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T865 SNP, 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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T865 SNP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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