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V780 EAL

1999 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 EAL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,227 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 122,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,310 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,307 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,159 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 36,091 miles

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

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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V780 EAL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V780 EAL, 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 V780 EAL registered?

V780 EAL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V780 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V780 EAL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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