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V448 MBL

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,166 mi
Last recorded152,166 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 MBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 152,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 147,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 142,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 102,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,010 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,005 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,404 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,511 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 MBL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MBL, 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 V448 MBL registered?

V448 MBL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V448 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 MBL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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