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V485 LGP

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 LGP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,912 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,913 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013
Fail 11 Jul 2013

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 116,035 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 116,035 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,608 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,232 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,994 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 94,994 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,328 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 80,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 68,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,147 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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V485 LGP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V485 LGP, 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 V485 LGP registered?

V485 LGP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V485 LGP safe to buy?

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