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V587 XFE

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 XFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,132 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,937 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 92,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,625 miles

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

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

both front inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,615 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,615 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,028 miles

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

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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V587 XFE is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V587 XFE, 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 V587 XFE registered?

V587 XFE is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V587 XFE safe to buy?

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