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S116 ORY

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,264 mi
Last recorded166,264 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 ORY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2015 166,264 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 18 Nov 2014 164,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 160,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 153,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 147,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 140,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 134,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 128,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 118,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 107,826 miles

Front exhaust system rusty

OSF inner driveshaft gaitor deterioating

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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S116 ORY is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S116 ORY, 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 S116 ORY registered?

S116 ORY is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S116 ORY safe to buy?

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