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T880 JKK

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,564 mi
Last recorded135,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 JKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 96,358 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,358 miles

battery insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2011 92,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,428 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 69,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,829 miles

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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T880 JKK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T880 JKK, 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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T880 JKK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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