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T998 CJO

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 CJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 164,771 miles

floorpan corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Fail 25 Feb 2014 164,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

floorpan corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 18 Feb 2013 156,866 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 147,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 140,693 miles

nearside washer jet not supplying water to screen

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside front shock absorbers worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 140,681 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroded

nearside washer jet not supplying water to screen

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside front shock absorbers worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven

Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,585 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 130,400 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,528 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 123,528 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 111,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,191 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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T998 CJO is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T998 CJO, 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 T998 CJO registered?

T998 CJO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T998 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T998 CJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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