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V533 DCG

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,942 mi
Last recorded149,942 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 DCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 149,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear worn unevenly on inner edge and has a cut in tread, however not exposing cords

Fail 3 Sep 2015 140,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear worn unevenly on inner edge and has a cut in tread, however not exposing cords

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,611 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,481 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,911 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 62,259 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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V533 DCG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V533 DCG, 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 V533 DCG registered?

V533 DCG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V533 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 DCG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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