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V939 DCW

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,710 mi
Last recorded69,710 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV939 DCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 68,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 68,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 66,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,143 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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V939 DCW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V939 DCW, 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 V939 DCW registered?

V939 DCW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V939 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V939 DCW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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