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V524 ENP

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,735 mi
Last recorded147,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 ENP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 147,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 138,726 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 138,726 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,809 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 132,022 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 132,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 130,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

slight cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 117,989 miles

airbag light on

offside lower ball joint cover split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 105,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 86,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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V524 ENP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V524 ENP, 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 V524 ENP registered?

V524 ENP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V524 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 ENP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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