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V212 SBW

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 SBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,736 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 146,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust system (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust system (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 134,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,475 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 128,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 123,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 119,884 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 119,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 113,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 106,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,709 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 84,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,171 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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V212 SBW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V212 SBW, 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 V212 SBW registered?

V212 SBW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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