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T988 SFS

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 SFS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,132 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,444 miles

inner sills heavily corroded

rear axle areas corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,387 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,313 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake peddel ruber thining on ege

n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to crack

o/s/r/ back panal light damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,313 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake peddel ruber thining on ege

n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to crack

o/s/r/ back panal light damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,221 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate cracked will require replacement soon

Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,157 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate cracked will require replacement soon

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,714 miles

Front number plate is becoming marked and delaminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,297 miles

poor idling

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,378 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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T988 SFS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T988 SFS, 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 T988 SFS registered?

T988 SFS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T988 SFS safe to buy?

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