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T992 VJN

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT992 VJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,798 miles

n/s brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,798 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,758 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,020 miles

o/s-n/s front discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,369 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,735 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,729 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2007 55,373 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,428 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 52,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 50,309 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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T992 VJN is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T992 VJN, 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 T992 VJN registered?

T992 VJN is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T992 VJN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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