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S357 LCS

1999 Subaru Forester Gls

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,172 mi
Last recorded98,172 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester Gls100,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 LCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 98,172 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaitor torn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 98,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/f inner cv gaitor torn

Pass 14 May 2007 92,605 miles

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

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

o/sf inner cv boot burst slightly

Pass 23 May 2006 83,703 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S357 LCS is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S357 LCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S357 LCS registered?

S357 LCS is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S357 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 LCS shows 4 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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