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V314 GTW

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,710 mi
Last recorded157,710 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 GTW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 157,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 144,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 138,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 130,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,449 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 111,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,173 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 103,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,951 miles

see test 922900527277

Fail 8 Aug 2007 93,951 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 84,948 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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V314 GTW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V314 GTW, 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 V314 GTW registered?

V314 GTW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V314 GTW safe to buy?

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