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P558 GHC

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 GHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020
Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,679 miles

all 4 brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 101,437 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,792 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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P558 GHC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P558 GHC, 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 P558 GHC registered?

P558 GHC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P558 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 GHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P558 GHC have outstanding finance?

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