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V46 JST

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,892 mi
Last recorded171,892 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 JST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 171,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 159,388 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 155,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 146,447 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 146,446 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 139,571 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 127,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 127,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 100,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 87,914 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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V46 JST is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V46 JST, 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 V46 JST registered?

V46 JST is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V46 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for V46 JST shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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