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V861 DGH

1999 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,865 mi
Last recorded117,865 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,865 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 117,865 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 113,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,684 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 103,982 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing within the limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 71,670 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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V861 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V861 DGH, 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 V861 DGH registered?

V861 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V861 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V861 DGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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