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V767 FOT

1999 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,988 mi
Last recorded143,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV767 FOT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 143,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 135,012 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 130,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 128,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 119,004 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,742 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,119 miles

Number plate lights slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Number plate lights slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2011 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s and o/s front inner drive shaft cv joint gaiters split in two and leaking grease

n/s rear no plate light damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2011 96,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s and o/s front inner drive shaft cv joint gaiters split in two and leaking grease

n/s rear no plate light damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,661 miles

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

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

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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V767 FOT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V767 FOT, 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 V767 FOT registered?

V767 FOT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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