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V38 DCK

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,813 mi
Last recorded135,813 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 DCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 130,263 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 106,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,555 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,755 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,803 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corodded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,436 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 56,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,780 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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V38 DCK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V38 DCK, 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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V38 DCK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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