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V399 PDV

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,308 mi
Last recorded118,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 PDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 113,594 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,325 miles

Offside washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,998 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,827 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,202 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,491 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brakes binding slighly

slight play in both drive shafts in gearbox

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,746 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,161 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side rear shock judery

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,024 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 PDV is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

V399 PDV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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