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V998 SBD

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,802 mi
Last recorded70,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 SBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,802 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split brake pipes above rear cross member not checked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,707 miles

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

brake/pipes/not/checked/above.rear/axle nearside/inner/drive/shaft/gater/split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,775 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,526 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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V998 SBD is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBD, 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 V998 SBD registered?

V998 SBD is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V998 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 SBD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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