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V301 DSE

1999 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester Gls100,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 DSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 150,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 129,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,408 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,710 miles

slight movement at nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Oct 2005 95,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V301 DSE is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V301 DSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V301 DSE registered?

V301 DSE is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V301 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V301 DSE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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