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V162 EAK

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,963 mi
Last recorded134,963 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 EAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 134,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,155 miles

o/s/f fog light inop and damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of trailing arm, both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 126,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of trailing arm, both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f fog light inop and damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 114,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,950 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,950 miles

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 67,231 miles

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

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

offside front fog light damaged

plastic covers and sills fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,231 miles

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

offside front fog light damaged

plastic covers and sills fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 45,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,815 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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V162 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V162 EAK, 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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V162 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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