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V72 DPK

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,889 mi
Last recorded64,889 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 DPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,945 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,350 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,867 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,222 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,623 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 10 Oct 2008 46,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,200 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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V72 DPK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V72 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.

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What year was V72 DPK registered?

V72 DPK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 1999.

Is V72 DPK safe to buy?

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