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V960 DPY

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,046 mi
Last recorded95,046 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 DPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 95,046 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

LED strip wired into main beam

play in both front lower arms rear bushes

Fail 26 May 2017 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

LED strip wired into main beam

offside front brake pads worn

play in both front lower arms rear bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 87,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspention low

Fail 18 May 2015 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspention low

Pass 27 May 2014 83,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,659 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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V960 DPY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V960 DPY, 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 V960 DPY registered?

V960 DPY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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