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V868 DGH

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,930 mi
Last recorded137,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 137,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 135,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,530 miles

Nearside Front corner has damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 133,523 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front corner has damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,031 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil on steering rack but suspected engine oil

Fail 14 Jun 2016 129,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil on steering rack but suspected engine oil

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 124,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 121,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 121,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,630 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre tread starting to seperate . the same as the offside just not as bad YET!

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,793 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 101,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,833 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 81,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,160 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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V868 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V868 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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V868 DGH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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