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T885 HFJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 HFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 125,523 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 117,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,199 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 100,175 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 95,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 95,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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T885 HFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T885 HFJ, 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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How do I check the history of T885 HFJ?

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What year was T885 HFJ registered?

T885 HFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T885 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 HFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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