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V42 FPT

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,568 mi
Last recorded149,568 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 FPT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,568 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 149,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,811 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 148,807 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 136,181 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 135,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front indicater not in lens (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,071 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 95,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,575 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust bracket broken,still supported

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 57,438 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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V42 FPT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V42 FPT, 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 V42 FPT registered?

V42 FPT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V42 FPT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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