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V898 DAP

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 DAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,828 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 108,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of BOTH front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH flexi hose to caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing centre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,868 miles

front anti roll bar droplinks slight play in bushs

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,856 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,856 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,060 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,975 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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V898 DAP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V898 DAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V898 DAP registered?

V898 DAP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V898 DAP safe to buy?

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