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V883 KSA

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,471 mi
Last recorded141,471 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 KSA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,471 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres at 4mm of tread

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 140,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brake drums corroding, but serviceable.

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 134,291 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brake drums corroding, but serviceable.

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 124,916 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 124,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 106,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 98,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 80,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

catylst cover loose/rattling

exhaust tailbox corroded

front brake backing plates corroded

nearside rear door dented

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,205 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2005 64,203 miles

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

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

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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V883 KSA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V883 KSA, 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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V883 KSA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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