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V65 HAC

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 HAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,493 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear subframe area corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear subframe area corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,046 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system (rear) deteriorated

fog light lens (rear) loose

front to rear brake pipe has advanced corrosion (pipe on nearside of union)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

tow ball not fitted at time of test

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (pipe on offside of union) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system (rear) deteriorated

fog light lens (rear) loose

front to rear brake pipe has advanced corrosion (pipe on nearside of union)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc corroded

removed items from drivers view prior to test

reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

tow ball not fitted at time of test

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,008 miles

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

advise rear exhaust deteriorating outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,171 miles

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

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

advise chip in windscreen outside sweep of wipers

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,116 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,050 miles

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,454 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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V65 HAC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V65 HAC, 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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V65 HAC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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