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S128 MHN

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 MHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 123,480 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 123,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 116,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 116,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 107,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 80,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 71,659 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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S128 MHN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S128 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 S128 MHN registered?

S128 MHN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S128 MHN safe to buy?

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