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V122 ECN

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,994 mi
Last recorded132,994 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 ECN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 132,994 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 132,994 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 127,688 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 127,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,598 miles

Battery insecure

inner boots split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,598 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

inner boots split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,693 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,061 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,438 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 80,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,557 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 64,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

anti roll bar linkages worn

centre exhaust cracked and slightly leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,535 miles

anti roll bar linkages worn

centre exhaust cracked and slightly leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,829 miles

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

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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V122 ECN is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V122 ECN, 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 V122 ECN registered?

V122 ECN is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V122 ECN safe to buy?

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