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V558 KAM

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 KAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr brake binding slightly

osr brake disc scored

osr brake flexi hose securing clip missing

windscreen cracked, but not in drivers view

Fail 7 Jan 2015 142,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr brake binding slightly

osr brake disc scored

osr brake flexi hose securing clip missing

windscreen cracked, but not in drivers view

Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,961 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 129,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

offside rear brake pads low

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 90,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,475 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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V558 KAM 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 69.2%.

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 V558 KAM, 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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V558 KAM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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