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188 HEV

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,894 mi
Last recorded130,894 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 HEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,894 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 130,894 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 127,842 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 127,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,443 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 101,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,342 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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188 HEV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,044 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 188 HEV, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 188 HEV?

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What year was 188 HEV registered?

188 HEV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is 188 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188 HEV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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