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V759 LMX

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 LMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 150,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,699 miles

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

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

lower arm rear bushes slight play o/s n/s

Fail 14 Apr 2011 140,097 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 123,999 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2008 116,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 116,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 106,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 74,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 74,892 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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V759 LMX is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V759 LMX, 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 V759 LMX registered?

V759 LMX is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V759 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V759 LMX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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