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V195 KFH

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,943 mi
Last recorded111,943 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 KFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,943 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2012

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

both front break discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,202 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 108,202 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,459 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,812 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 100,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,523 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,581 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 66,060 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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V195 KFH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V195 KFH, 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 KFH registered?

V195 KFH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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