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V789 EKU

1999 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,537 mi
Last recorded92,537 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester Gls100,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 EKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,679 miles

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

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V789 EKU is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V789 EKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V789 EKU registered?

V789 EKU is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V789 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V789 EKU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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