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V749 YTL

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,395 mi
Last recorded68,395 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 YTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 68,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,731 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,679 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,323 miles

note age related cracks evident in o/s front tyre sidewall on mot limit

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,501 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,098 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,004 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (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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V749 YTL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon 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 V749 YTL, 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 V749 YTL registered?

V749 YTL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V749 YTL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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