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V274 DCW

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 DCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 160,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 153,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 153,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 141,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,519 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 116,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 98,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,038 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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V274 DCW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V274 DCW, 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 V274 DCW registered?

V274 DCW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V274 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V274 DCW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V274 DCW have outstanding finance?

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