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V199 NVX

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,099 mi
Last recorded137,099 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 NVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 135,397 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 135,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 109,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 109,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 102,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 80,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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V199 NVX is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V199 NVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V199 NVX?

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What year was V199 NVX registered?

V199 NVX is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V199 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V199 NVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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