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V372 GAG

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV372 GAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 156,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear shocker damping weak

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not visible

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased over and covered in plastic

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,396 miles

both rear brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,115 miles

Under body coating applied not allowing full inspection of underside and components

Fail 6 Nov 2018 142,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Under body coating applied not allowing full inspection of underside and components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded at joints

n/s/front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 138,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded at joints

n/s/front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,035 miles

both front back plates rusty and poor

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

some splitting in rear suspension bushes due to age

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,003 miles

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

both front back plates rusty and poor

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

some splitting in rear suspension due to age

Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,766 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

items removed from drivers view of road prior to test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,337 miles

heavy corrosion in o/s/r and o/s/r suspension turrets which does not appear structural

Fail 12 Nov 2014 125,330 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion in o/s/r and o/s/r suspension turrets which does not appear structural

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,732 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 121,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,484 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 117,478 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,288 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,940 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 97,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,762 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,868 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,856 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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V372 GAG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 V372 GAG, 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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V372 GAG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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