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V639 RWL

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,020 mi
Last recorded152,020 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 RWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 152,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material partially obscured with plastic coating which is swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Partially obscured by plastic coating which is swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a temporary type fuel cap fitted but does lock and is secure

Fail 24 Jul 2018 152,020 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill to floorpan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi union pipe near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi union near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both joiner pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at joiner (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe at joiner (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material partially obscured with plastic coating which is swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Partially obscured by plastic coating which is swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a temporary type fuel cap fitted but does lock and is secure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,784 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 142,893 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 136,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 133,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 130,387 miles

rear subframe rusty

screen cracked outside the swept area

Fail 12 Aug 2011 130,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 127,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hand brake noisey

rear discs rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,686 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 121,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 108,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 89,768 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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V639 RWL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V639 RWL, 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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V639 RWL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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