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V929 JDU

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 JDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 149,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 137,621 miles

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON EDGES

Fail 8 May 2012 137,621 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON EDGES

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 120,878 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 120,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 111,334 miles

exhaust corroding and leaking

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f headlight glass damaged

tow ball restricting view of rear number plate

Pass 8 Jun 2008 101,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2008 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding - rear box unwrapping

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre feathering badly on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2008 101,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 90,654 miles

o/s/f headlight glass damaged allowing condensation build-up inside distorting beam pattern

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2006 79,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust systyem is corroded

nearside front tyre is worn

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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V929 JDU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V929 JDU, 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 V929 JDU registered?

V929 JDU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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