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J282 OGS

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,967 mi
Last recorded129,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 OGS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads beginning to get low

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,967 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads beginning to get low

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2022 124,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2021 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear sub-frame

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Jan 2020 116,150 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear sub-frame

wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade in very poor condition

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2019 111,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade in very poor condition

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,196 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,986 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 81,629 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

play in n/s/f cv joint

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,495 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,338 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 34,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 31,288 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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J282 OGS is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J282 OGS, 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.

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What year was J282 OGS registered?

J282 OGS is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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