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S102 JPO

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,109 mi
Last recorded173,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 JPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 173,109 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 173,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 167,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 167,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 159,255 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 159,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,315 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,909 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,013 miles

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

slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2011 124,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2010 116,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,550 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 90,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,881 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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S102 JPO 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 70.6%.

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 S102 JPO, 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 S102 JPO registered?

S102 JPO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S102 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 JPO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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