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V772 EKU

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

177,188 mi
Last recorded177,188 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV772 EKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 177,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 177,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 170,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 170,474 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 163,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 163,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 154,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 153,976 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 144,247 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 144,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 133,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 133,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 133,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 131,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 131,568 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 125,218 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 117,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 117,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 110,706 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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V772 EKU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V772 EKU, 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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V772 EKU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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