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V47 DNB

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 DNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,249 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,728 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,815 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,526 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 12,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,026 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 26,454 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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V47 DNB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V47 DNB, 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 V47 DNB registered?

V47 DNB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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