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V74 FDS

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 FDS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,121 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,416 miles

Nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,633 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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V74 FDS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V74 FDS, 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

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What year was V74 FDS registered?

V74 FDS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V74 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 FDS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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