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T978 UAB

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,010 miles

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

rear subframe bushes split

slight blow on rear exhaust system

Fail 1 Jul 2015 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear subframe bushes split

slight blow on rear exhaust system

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,760 miles

part of centre stop not working

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in near side front link bar

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

part of centre stop not working

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in near side front link bar

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,456 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 52,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,321 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear brake flexi hoses secured to shock absorber with tape

Fail 4 May 2011 42,321 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses secured to shock absorber with tape

Pass 6 May 2010 33,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,612 miles

front discs &/pads/worn only just passed mot

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,416 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tail pipe outer sleeve corroded

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 UAB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T978 UAB, 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 T978 UAB registered?

T978 UAB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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