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A1 FSG

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FSG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,624 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 103,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 101,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,386 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 83,920 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,391 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 55,612 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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A1 FSG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A1 FSG, 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

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What year was A1 FSG registered?

A1 FSG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is A1 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FSG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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