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V112 ETT

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,846 mi
Last recorded150,846 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 ETT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 150,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 148,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front steering/suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 148,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach both front (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front steering/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,249 miles

Covers over offside and nearside lower sills,not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside and nearside rear sub-frame mountings slight wear

none standed rear exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2019 144,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Covers over offside and nearside lower sills,not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside and nearside rear sub-frame mountings slight wear

none standed rear exhaust

Pass 28 Nov 2018

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 131,552 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 129,095 miles

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, chassis, front and rear suspension

Fail 22 Nov 2016 129,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrel to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, chassis, front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension excessive corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2015 126,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension excessive corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 123,951 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 123,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aux air-con belt has snapped

Fail 18 Nov 2013 121,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aux air-con belt has snapped

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor,sills, front and rear suspension

Fail 22 Nov 2012 119,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor,sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,684 miles

Exhaust , rear subframe , Rear suspension and some rear brake tube nuts corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,974 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 109,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

water in n/s /r light

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,143 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

surface rust underneath vehicle front and rear suspension, sills, floor

Fail 23 Nov 2009 104,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface rust underneath vehicle front and rear suspension, sills, floor

Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,819 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 95,819 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 88,019 miles

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 75,283 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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V112 ETT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V112 ETT, 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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V112 ETT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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