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V549 KGH

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,261 mi
Last recorded164,261 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 KGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 164,261 miles

f r corrosion

o,s,f trod end,nsf bearing

rear chasis corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 159,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 144,818 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2014 135,450 miles

Brake pedal anti slip devicr worn

Front and rear suspension componets corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 134,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal anti slip device worn

Front and rear suspension componets corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 126,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,664 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 120,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,807 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 56,080 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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V549 KGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V549 KGH, 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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V549 KGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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