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V553 DCG

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 DCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 153,871 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

when doing emission smokey but cleared

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,019 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,245 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,931 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,662 miles

offside frront antiroll bar link worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,265 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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V553 DCG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V553 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.

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What year was V553 DCG registered?

V553 DCG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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