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V149 JKK

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 JKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 155,897 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 155,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 155,392 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,939 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspensions bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside & components corroded

engine oil slightly low

Fail 21 Aug 2020 153,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspensions bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside & components corroded

engine oil slightly low

Pass 10 Aug 2019 152,167 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer N/S/R wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lights dim.

various underside consonants corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

all underside & components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 148,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald on edge 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner cv boot has temp repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

all underside corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 148,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald on edge 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

all underside corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,563 miles

Front tyres worn on edge 215/60/16

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 146,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 145,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aftermarket headlights fitted hence no wash

nearside rear suspension arm by drivesharft bushes cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2013 144,614 miles

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

has aftermarket xenon headlights hence no wash

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Apr 2012 143,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 141,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 139,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 135,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 120,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,030 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2006 88,783 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V149 JKK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 V149 JKK, 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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V149 JKK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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