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V528 GCE

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,840 mi
Last recorded90,840 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 GCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,840 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 90,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,427 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 88,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,539 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,642 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 25,231 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 25,231 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V528 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V528 GCE, 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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V528 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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