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V173 JST

1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD86,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 JST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 85,509 miles

Both front tyres, wearing uneven on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,220 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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V173 JST is a 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V173 JST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V173 JST is a 1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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