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S106 MHN

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 MHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,554 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 113,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 110,995 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,101 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,807 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 97,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,092 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 90,063 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear (lsv to flexi) brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear (lsv to flexi) brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2007 81,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 78,137 miles

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

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

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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S106 MHN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S106 MHN, 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 S106 MHN registered?

S106 MHN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S106 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 MHN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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