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V517 DJH

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,094 mi
Last recorded118,094 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 DJH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,525 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,218 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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V517 DJH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 V517 DJH, 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 V517 DJH registered?

V517 DJH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V517 DJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V517 DJH 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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