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T920 OKH

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

176,086 mi
Last recorded176,086 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT920 OKH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 176,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 165,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 165,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 155,182 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 155,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 148,158 miles

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

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

rear back plates rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2013 148,144 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear back plates rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,483 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 140,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 140,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 130,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 124,289 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 14 May 2010 124,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 May 2009 117,893 miles

nearside front inner c v joint split

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 22 May 2008 105,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion on rear cross-subframe

handbake long travel

o/s/r jacking point folded over

Pass 22 May 2008 105,550 miles

corrosion on rear cross-subframe

handbake long travel

o/s/r jacking point folded over

Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,789 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 91,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 74,880 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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T920 OKH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T920 OKH, 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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T920 OKH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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