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V296 EVU

1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,316 mi
Last recorded73,316 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD86,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 EVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,316 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre has cot in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre has cot in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,289 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer starting to corrode ok yet

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,566 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode ok yet

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,964 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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V296 EVU is a 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,154 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V296 EVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V296 EVU registered?

V296 EVU is a 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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