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V150 FOS

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

261,027 mi
Last recorded261,027 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 FOS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 261,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 247,549 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Heavy surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 18 Jul 2011 229,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 205,693 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipes

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 184,554 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 161,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2008 161,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,416 miles

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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V150 FOS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V150 FOS, 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 V150 FOS registered?

V150 FOS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V150 FOS safe to buy?

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