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V379 DBU

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 DBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,159 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,828 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 11,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,292 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,806 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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V379 DBU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V379 DBU, 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 V379 DBU registered?

V379 DBU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V379 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V379 DBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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