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V616 EEC

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,522 mi
Last recorded143,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 EEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,522 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre starting to crack in the tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit at 2mm

offside and nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread and close to legal limit at 2mm

Fail 1 Jul 2016 143,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (5.2.6)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre starting to crack in the tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit at 2mm

offside and nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread and close to legal limit at 2mm

Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,229 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 138,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Coolant leak

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

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

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 132,182 miles

front brake backing plate showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r track control arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,371 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 24 Jun 2013 126,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,710 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads half worn

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 14 Jul 2011 115,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s and n/s front and rear anti roll bar droplink bushes slightly worn

o/s inner cv boot split

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,975 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s and n/s front and rear anti roll bar droplink bushes slightly worn

o/s inner cv boot split

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside tyres wearing on outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Jul 2010 106,832 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

nearside tyres wearing on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,337 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear light damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,803 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 86,803 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamps have deflectors fitted

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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V616 EEC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V616 EEC, 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 V616 EEC registered?

V616 EEC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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