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S117 OGF

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,769 mi
Last recorded162,769 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 OGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 162,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wish bone (rear) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body is corroded around suspension strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 158,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wishbone bushes are worn (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 158,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wishbone bushes are worn (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,780 miles

Front both front suspension struts have slight oil stain/misting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr inner tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 151,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres perishing

anti roll bar links perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 147,465 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from front of engine and down sides ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 142,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from front of engine and down sides ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine - minor ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 121,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 114,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,272 miles

battery insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,826 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s/f inner constant velocity joint boot split

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

Fail 24 Aug 2007 67,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s/f inner constant velocity joint boot split

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,240 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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S117 OGF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S117 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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S117 OGF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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