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V507 NVW

1999 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

298,248 mi
Last recorded298,248 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV507 NVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 298,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 289,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 283,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 225,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 216,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 204,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 192,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 181,845 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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V507 NVW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V507 NVW, 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 V507 NVW registered?

V507 NVW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V507 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V507 NVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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