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V328 ESM

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,311 mi
Last recorded129,311 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 ESM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 129,311 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nail n/r/ tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2013 129,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nail n/r/ tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 123,648 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 116,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 105,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,628 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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V328 ESM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V328 ESM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V328 ESM registered?

V328 ESM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V328 ESM shows 10 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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