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V537 ENP

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,681 mi
Last recorded142,681 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 ENP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 142,681 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 136,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of rear exhaust box

o/s/f brake back plate missing

side skirts fitted

suspension covered in corrosion

tyre wear o/s/f

Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of rear exhaust box

front and rear suspension covered in corrosion

o/s/f brake dust cover corroded

o/s/r number plate light dim

side skirts fitted

slight damage to n/s/r brake hose

slight exhaust leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 127,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of rear exhaust box

front and rear suspension covered in corrosion

o/s/f brake dust cover corroded

o/s/r number plate light dim

side skirts fitted

slight damage to n/s/r brake hose

slight exhaust leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 127,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension covered in heavy corrosion

n/s/r tyre wear

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 117,843 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 117,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 110,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 100,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,775 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 77,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,228 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V537 ENP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V537 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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V537 ENP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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