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V969 FPB

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 FPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,916 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,888 miles

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 3 May 2016 93,849 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,673 miles

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust poor condition

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,108 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 80,108 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,542 miles

Some general underbody corrosion

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some pitting of front brake discs on the inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2011 72,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some pitting of front brake discs on the inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,035 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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V969 FPB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V969 FPB, 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 V969 FPB registered?

V969 FPB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V969 FPB safe to buy?

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