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V526 EJM

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

272,844 mi
Last recorded272,844 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 EJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 272,844 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 272,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all seat belts have mould growth

both front & rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 272,613 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all seat belts have mould growth

both front & rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 270,638 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 262,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 254,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2007 245,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2006 239,202 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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V526 EJM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 V526 EJM, 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 V526 EJM registered?

V526 EJM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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