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V902 DSA

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,066 mi
Last recorded162,066 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV902 DSA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 162,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 149,452 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 130,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 116,544 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2008 116,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,760 miles

both rear roll bar links worn

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit within central 3/4 of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2006 76,124 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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V902 DSA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V902 DSA, 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 V902 DSA registered?

V902 DSA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V902 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V902 DSA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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