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V380 GAG

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

197,246 mi
Last recorded197,246 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 GAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 197,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside innersills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 197,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 197,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all shockers weak in operation

Pass 30 Aug 2016 194,641 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 194,611 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 189,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 183,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 180,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 176,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 169,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 167,286 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 167,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 160,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 157,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 157,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 148,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 147,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 120,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 100,320 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 99,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V380 GAG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V380 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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V380 GAG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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