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V297 HKW

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 HKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2012 136,823 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge void of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 119,169 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

slight movement in both anti roll bar drop link bushes

Pass 7 May 2009 111,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 102,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 87,756 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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V297 HKW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V297 HKW, 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 V297 HKW registered?

V297 HKW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V297 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V297 HKW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V297 HKW have outstanding finance?

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