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V214 GEP

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,549 mi
Last recorded158,549 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 GEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 158,549 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 148,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 148,658 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 144,028 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Neaside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 21 Sep 2010 144,028 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Neaside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 138,026 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 123,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,167 miles

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

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

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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V214 GEP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V214 GEP, 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

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What year was V214 GEP registered?

V214 GEP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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