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V753 YTL

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,169 mi
Last recorded157,169 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV753 YTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 157,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 157,169 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 147,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 147,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 134,473 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot solit

Fail 26 Oct 2010 134,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot solit

Pass 6 Jul 2009 116,519 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 116,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 86,383 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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V753 YTL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V753 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 V753 YTL registered?

V753 YTL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V753 YTL safe to buy?

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