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S141 JJH

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,427 mi
Last recorded147,427 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 JJH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 147,427 miles

rusting on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2011 147,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rusting on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2010 142,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 142,439 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 131,471 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2008 121,903 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 121,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 109,225 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 97,991 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 97,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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S141 JJH 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S141 JJH, 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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S141 JJH is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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