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V448 GAB

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 GAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,470 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,554 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays ftd

Fail 24 Oct 2017 121,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays ftd

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 111,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,399 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside front inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 109,397 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside front inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,739 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,672 miles

rear tyres wearing to edge

Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,866 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 83,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,768 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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V448 GAB 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 72.2%.

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 V448 GAB, 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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V448 GAB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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