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V790 GCE

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,402 mi
Last recorded147,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 GCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 147,402 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 136,511 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,511 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2010 122,767 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2010 122,767 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,872 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Cuts and scuffing to N/S/F tyre

N/S/F tyre is getting low

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,450 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Slight sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 70,473 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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V790 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V790 GCE, 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 V790 GCE registered?

V790 GCE is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V790 GCE safe to buy?

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