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V988 JGG

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 JGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 156,757 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 156,757 miles

Emissions not tested condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 152,484 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 148,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front crossmember is corroded

rear crossmember is corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 144,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front crossmember corroded

rear crossmember correded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 139,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 131,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 126,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 120,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,581 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 93,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,845 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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V988 JGG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V988 JGG, 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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V988 JGG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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