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V38 FUY

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,556 mi
Last recorded162,556 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 FUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 162,556 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 162,556 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 132,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,008 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 119,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front inner drive shaft rubber boot split

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and detached in parts

Pass 11 Jul 2008 111,856 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,356 miles

strong advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2007 107,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

strong advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,012 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 FUY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V38 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V38 FUY registered?

V38 FUY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 1999.

Is V38 FUY safe to buy?

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