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V365 FRH

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,198 mi
Last recorded173,198 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 FRH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 173,198 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 173,186 miles

Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 169,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 161,698 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 161,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 152,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 152,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 142,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 130,033 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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V365 FRH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V365 FRH, 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 V365 FRH registered?

V365 FRH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V365 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V365 FRH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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