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V783 KFM

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 KFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,525 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,207 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 90,432 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 84,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,818 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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V783 KFM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V783 KFM, 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 V783 KFM registered?

V783 KFM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V783 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 KFM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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