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NXI 8959

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 8959
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,620 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 88,620 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,402 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 85,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 76,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,679 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 70,652 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,322 miles

both rear lower bumper mountings holed and corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 55,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 50,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,137 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 22,292 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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NXI 8959 is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NXI 8959, 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 NXI 8959 registered?

NXI 8959 is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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