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V625 ESL

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV625 ESL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 76,626 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 67,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 59,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 54,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 47,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 43,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,379 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 26,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,466 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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V625 ESL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V625 ESL, 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 V625 ESL registered?

V625 ESL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V625 ESL safe to buy?

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