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T981 RTL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 RTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 142,726 miles

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

Rear springs worn

Fail 11 May 2016 142,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear springs worn

Fail 22 May 2015 133,833 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 133,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 128,100 miles

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

crack in offside door mirror glass

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 128,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,846 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 111,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 101,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 93,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,445 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 87,445 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges (just legal)

slight split on nearside wiper blade

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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T981 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 61.1%.

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 T981 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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What year was T981 RTL registered?

T981 RTL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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