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V218 DBD

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 DBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,030 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 120,781 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 113,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 15 May 2008 81,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,880 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 65,667 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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V218 DBD is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V218 DBD, 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 V218 DBD registered?

V218 DBD is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V218 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 DBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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