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V364 EBF

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,683 mi
Last recorded144,683 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV364 EBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 144,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 137,900 miles

Both rear bushes perished but not resulting in any movement.

Minor leak from exhaust system.

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 134,559 miles

Corrosion around both rear inner sills

Front / centre exhaust sections corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

O/s/r brake pipe corroded (pre-flexi)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Unable to fully check condition of outer sills - due to cover being fitted

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 9 May 2018 134,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Corrosion around both rear inner sills

EML warning light on dash

Front / centre exhaust sections corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

O/s/r brake pipe corroded (pre-flexi)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Unable to fully check condition of outer sills - due to cover being fitted

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,544 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour N/S AND O/S BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning judder on lock to lock (2.3.3a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s at mount points corrosion holes (2.4.G.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Pass 3 Dec 2016 129,658 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front exhaust section corroded

N/s outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Rear subframe corroded in places

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower front arm bush - cracked

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front back plate corroding

Offside Rear Lower front arm bush - cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Lower front arm bush - cracked

Offside Front back plate corroding

Offside Rear Lower front arm bush - cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,116 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 104,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust poor

Fail 15 May 2013 104,681 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust poor

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 93,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has acut in the tread

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,145 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,593 miles

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

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

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

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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V364 EBF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V364 EBF, 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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V364 EBF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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