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T914 JGT

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,290 mi
Last recorded93,290 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT914 JGT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,495 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (strong advice) nearside rear (2.7.3)

offside rear lamp lens condensed

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 75,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (strong advice) nearside rear (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

offside rear lamp lens condensed

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,844 miles

front windscreen has a stonechip

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen has a stonechip

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer side wall has a serious cracks

both front tyres wearing from the edges

both front tyres wearing low

front exhaust down pipe heat shield weld broken

front reg plate has a slight crack

front windscreen has a stone chip zone b area

Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer side wall has a serious cracks

both front tyres wearing from the edges

both front tyres wearing low

front exhaust down pipe heat shield weld broken

front reg plate has a slight crack

front windscreen has a stone chip zone b area

offside front brake caliper has a light misting of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,961 miles

offside front brake caliper has a light misting of oil furher investigation requre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,961 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a serious cracks

offside front brake caliper has a light misting of oil furher investigation requre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,791 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,966 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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T914 JGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T914 JGT, 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 T914 JGT registered?

T914 JGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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