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V953 JTG

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,311 mi
Last recorded218,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 JTG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 218,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 214,169 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 202,066 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 186,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 172,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 155,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 142,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 126,002 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 126,002 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 109,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,191 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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V953 JTG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V953 JTG, 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 V953 JTG registered?

V953 JTG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V953 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V953 JTG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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