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T940 AVV

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 AVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,964 miles

Central brake light part working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,679 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside registration plate lamp bulb slightly dim

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,526 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Undertrays

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight engine oil leak

Undertrays

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,881 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside head-lamp aims on upper limit

oil leaks

oil on steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,881 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside head-lamp aims on upper limit

oil leaks

oil on steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number-plate deteriorated

offside front brake disc corroded

steele strips out of offside wiper blade

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,011 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside wiper blades split

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,060 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,057 miles

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

front brake pads looking worn

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front number-plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,749 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front number-plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,189 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front number-plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,264 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edges

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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T940 AVV is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T940 AVV, 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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T940 AVV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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