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V160 JAT

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,763 mi
Last recorded159,763 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 JAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner bumper support corrosion

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

Offside Rear shock absorber weaping

rear exhaust areas heavily corroded, secure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 154,667 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing panel corrosion

Offside Front floorpan corrosion

al subframe bushes perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing and have movement

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded in areas

rear exhaust areas heavily corroded

rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 154,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wing panel corrosion

Offside Front floorpan corrosion

al subframe bushes perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing and have movement

front brake discs corroded and pads low

front metal exhaust hanger broken, system secure and present, advise re-weld

rear brake pipes corroded in areas

rear exhaust areas heavily corroded

rear tyres slightly perishing with nail in n/s/r

Pass 8 Sep 2015 150,702 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 140,582 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,905 miles

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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V160 JAT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V160 JAT, 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 V160 JAT registered?

V160 JAT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V160 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 JAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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