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V432 DYC

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

170,698 mi
Last recorded170,698 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 DYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 170,698 miles

all bodywork dented and damaged

underside of vehicle covered in mud and clay inspection very difficult

Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,890 miles

bodywork has damage

exhaust blowing

underside of vehicle covered in clay and mud

Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,712 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 165,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 161,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 155,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 148,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,436 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 82,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,916 miles

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

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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V432 DYC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V432 DYC, 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 V432 DYC registered?

V432 DYC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V432 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V432 DYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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