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V195 EAK

1999 Subaru Forester

Bronze Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 EAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,840 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,294 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,294 miles

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

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,657 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 82,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 72,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 68,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 65,157 miles

Could not check front to back metal brake pipes as they run inside the vehicle

Pass 15 May 2007 61,750 miles

Could not check outer sills as ill covers fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 58,776 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V195 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Bronze with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V195 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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What year was V195 EAK registered?

V195 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V195 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V195 EAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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