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V738 DBA

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,547 mi
Last recorded164,547 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 DBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 164,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 153,280 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 144,023 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 129,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,762 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,499 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,499 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,523 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,523 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,186 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V738 DBA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V738 DBA, 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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V738 DBA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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