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V998 FPB

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 FPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,985 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,895 miles

Near side of car sits slighty lower to the offside, but nothing found at time of test.

Offside front inner cv boot split.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 72,598 miles

front brake discs worn

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Jul 2009 72,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,460 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2007 51,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,887 miles

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

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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V998 FPB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V998 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.

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What year was V998 FPB registered?

V998 FPB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 1999.

Is V998 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 FPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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