MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame holed (2.4.A.3)
underside corroded
underside corroded
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
underside corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear trailing arm bushes perishing
underside corroded
underside corroded
both rear trailing arm bushes perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine check light on
engine oil on minimum
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine check light on
engine oil on minimum
Both front inner drive shaft boots split.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Two rear brake pipes some corrosion.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front inner drive shaft boots split.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Two rear brake pipes some corrosion.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside inner cv boot split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside inner cv boot split
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
back box outer skin corroded
lip of corrosion on front discs
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
back box outer skin corroded
exhaust blowing slightly from behind heat shields.emmisions ok
slight lip of corrosion on front brake discs inner edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
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V190 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V190 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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V190 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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