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V386 DBU

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,798 mi
Last recorded115,798 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 DBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 115,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,104 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,604 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 110,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,933 miles

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

back plate o/s/r brake deteriated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 99,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Backplate @ o/s/r brake deteriotated

Bonnet had to be open with an assistant

Engine oil low on dipstick

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,502 miles

slight wear front and rear brake discs...

slight wear n/s/f antiroll bar link bar...

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,133 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 85,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake disc deeply scxored

Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V386 DBU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V386 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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V386 DBU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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