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V190 EAK

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,125 mi
Last recorded152,125 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV190 EAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 152,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 152,088 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 152,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 149,106 miles

underside corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 149,106 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

underside corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 146,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 146,524 miles

underside corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 143,251 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 143,251 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,999 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 134,338 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 127,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 127,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,153 miles

Both front inner drive shaft boots split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Two rear brake pipes some corrosion.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 122,153 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 118,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,350 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2008 109,739 miles

back box outer skin corroded

lip of corrosion on front discs

Pass 28 Aug 2007 104,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 99,324 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 86,875 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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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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