CarVerify

Free Car Check

V71 DPK

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,752 mi
Last recorded94,752 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 94,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 92,578 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing

Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,426 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber spring mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing

Nearside and o/s/f outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,978 miles

Nearside and o/s/f outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working tapped and worked (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner discs surafces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,551 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,078 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,888 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,739 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,828 miles

sill covers 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V71 DPK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V71 DPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V71 DPK?

You can check the full history of V71 DPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V71 DPK registered?

V71 DPK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V71 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 DPK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V71 DPK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V71 DPK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.