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S149 UKJ

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,329 mi
Last recorded166,329 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 UKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 166,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 162,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 149,543 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 149,543 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 142,496 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 142,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S149 UKJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S149 UKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S149 UKJ registered?

S149 UKJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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