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T978 RTL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 RTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,376 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 58,359 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail box support rubber in poor condition

small stone chips front screen but not in drivers view

Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail box support rubber in poor condition

small stone chips front screen but not in drivers view

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,911 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,563 miles

rear exhaust box perishing.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,410 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre inner shoulder showing wear

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,144 miles

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

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

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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T978 RTL 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 T978 RTL, 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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T978 RTL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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