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S105 OGF

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,214 mi
Last recorded163,214 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 OGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 163,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 154,001 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 155,387 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 147,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear sub frame mounting area corroding

wear in nearside and offside rear torsion bar bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 147,630 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside rear sub frame mounting area corroding

wear in nearside and offside rear torsion bar bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 141,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 135,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 129,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 129,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 122,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 116,780 miles

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

rear axle support crossmember has slight wear in rubber bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,041 miles

Coolant leak

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

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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S105 OGF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S105 OGF, 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 S105 OGF registered?

S105 OGF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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