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V640 RWL

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,151 mi
Last recorded85,151 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 RWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,666 miles

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake disc/s are pitted/poor condtion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2008 64,272 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,658 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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V640 RWL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V640 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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What year was V640 RWL registered?

V640 RWL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V640 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V640 RWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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