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V438 FGD

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,759 mi
Last recorded140,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 FGD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 140,664 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 131,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 131,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2014 125,353 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 116,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 102,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 102,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 76,498 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 62,678 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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V438 FGD is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V438 FGD, 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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V438 FGD is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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