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V820 MKE

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 MKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,251 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,811 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 97,436 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

headlamp protectors deteriorated o/s/f also cracked

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,436 miles

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

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

headlamp protectors deteriorated o/s/f also cracked

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 826,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 69,762 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 69,762 miles

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

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

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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V820 MKE is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V820 MKE, 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 V820 MKE registered?

V820 MKE is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V820 MKE safe to buy?

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