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V399 ENN

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,739 mi
Last recorded104,739 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 ENN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,095 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,095 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 4 Jan 2013 85,254 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 81,486 miles

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

Offside front inner cv boot split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,486 miles

Offside front inner cv boot split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,214 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,820 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,927 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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V399 ENN is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V399 ENN, 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 V399 ENN registered?

V399 ENN is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 December 1999.

Is V399 ENN safe to buy?

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