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V129 KGH

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,284 mi
Last recorded237,284 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 KGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 237,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 228,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 228,296 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 211,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 197,235 miles

nsf inner cv gaiter split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 174,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 156,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 154,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V129 KGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V129 KGH, 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 V129 KGH registered?

V129 KGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V129 KGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 KGH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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