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V341 DRC

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,668 mi
Last recorded186,668 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV341 DRC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 186,668 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to corrosion issues . (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear steel brake pipes corroded at connector block. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper suspension mounting point excessively corroded. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper suspension mounting point excessively corroded. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded / holed but not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nearside front brake seized on.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 179,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

headlamp stickers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 164,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 164,729 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 148,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,509 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 130,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 118,546 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 95,326 miles

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

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

temporary repair of exhaust at rear catalyst

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,181 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

small mark in nearside front seatbelt

Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2005 66,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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V341 DRC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green 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 V341 DRC, 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 V341 DRC registered?

V341 DRC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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