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V366 FRH

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,778 mi
Last recorded131,778 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV366 FRH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 127,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, rear bottom arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear tank strap corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,524 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,212 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure securing strap broken, corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure flexible brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts oxygen sensor loom touching steering column and driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,193 miles

general corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 7 Sep 2016 86,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner 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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexible (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexible (3.6.B.1)

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

general corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,909 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,238 miles

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

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

general corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion on suspension and subframes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,838 miles

general corrosion on front and rear subframes and front and rear suspension still servicable at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,764 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated along full lenght of system,still servicable at time of test.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,426 miles

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

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

general corrosion along exhaust system and rear silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,692 miles

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

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

general corrosion along full length of exhaust system

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,953 miles

general corrosion along exxhaust system.

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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V366 FRH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V366 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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V366 FRH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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