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V884 ETT

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,143 mi
Last recorded161,143 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV884 ETT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 161,143 miles

Freasly undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 154,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE+BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 20 Nov 2018 154,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE+BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,098 miles

ALL 4 X COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2017 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

ALL 4 X COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2016 144,885 miles

Rear NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 17 Nov 2016 144,885 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low 2 X (1.8)

Rear NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2015 138,558 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SECURE

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Fail 17 Nov 2015 138,558 miles

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SECURE

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Pass 17 Nov 2014 131,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,008 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 118,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc wobble

Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,254 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,378 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 66,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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V884 ETT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V884 ETT, 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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V884 ETT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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