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S136 OGF

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,645 mi
Last recorded49,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 OGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side general corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2019 49,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perished on outer side walls and in treads

exhaust system deteriorated

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine light some times is on

Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine light some times is on

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,283 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,283 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 47,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,205 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,123 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall has slight damage

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,673 miles

rear exhaust deteroirated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,376 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,655 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,802 miles

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

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

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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S136 OGF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S136 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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S136 OGF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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