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V791 EAK

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 EAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 60,036 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,536 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle under side corroded

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

vehicle wax oiled

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,460 miles

front brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases round cat area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming to vehicle underside

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,737 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,098 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,536 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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V791 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V791 EAK, 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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V791 EAK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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