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V949 LKE

1999 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,617 mi
Last recorded187,617 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester Gls100,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 LKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 187,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroaded

under body has corrision all a round on the underside

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 185,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 178,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 178,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 150,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts

Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 127,876 miles

slight brake binding on front o/s

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts

slight tyre wear on inner # outer edges of front tyres n/s o/s

Fail 17 Mar 2011 127,876 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight brake binding on front o/s

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts

slight tyre wear on inner # outer edges of front tyres n/s o/s

Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion of rear exhaustbox

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,671 miles

slight corrosion of rear exhaustbox

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,047 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 85,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 74,092 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V949 LKE is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V949 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V949 LKE is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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