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V352 EBY

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,351 mi
Last recorded82,351 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV352 EBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,351 miles

rear sub frame mounting bushes split /perished badly

rear trailing arms front bushes split .Cracking /perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,458 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,776 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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V352 EBY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V352 EBY, 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 V352 EBY registered?

V352 EBY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V352 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V352 EBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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