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V387 GHK

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,151 mi
Last recorded115,151 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 GHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,115 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,099 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in very poor condition badly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system badly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 100,490 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust system badly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,830 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 97,830 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,446 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,321 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 87,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,668 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,663 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,869 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 58,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V387 GHK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V387 GHK, 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 V387 GHK registered?

V387 GHK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V387 GHK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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