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V10 MYL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,027 mi
Last recorded194,027 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 MYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2010 194,027 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge wear

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Strong smell of fuel - no apparent leak

Pass 15 May 2009 186,459 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 186,459 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 179,120 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 174,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 174,123 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake discs.

nearside rear antiroll bar link worn.

offside rear antiroll bar link worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 158,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges.

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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V10 MYL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V10 MYL, 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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V10 MYL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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