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V944 NUM

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,902 mi
Last recorded191,902 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 NUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 191,902 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 191,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 186,087 miles

near side inner c.v. boot starting to split.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 186,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

near side inner c.v. boot starting to split.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 178,425 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 169,248 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 169,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 157,395 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 157,055 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r coil spring does not appear to be located correctly

Pass 18 Oct 2007 144,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 143,463 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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V944 NUM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V944 NUM, 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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V944 NUM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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