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S156 DGX

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 DGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,758 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,897 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs corrosion

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,533 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust system joints in poor condition and exhaust has minor leaks

surface corrosion to under vehicle areas

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,831 miles

Offside Front fog lamp unit insecure in bumper

corrosion to brake pipes

front wiper blades park too low on screen and incorrectly positioned

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to rear inner wheel arch areas

towbar electrical 7 pin socket positioned so the trailer wire plug csnnot be connected

Fail 16 Nov 2015 92,831 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner pushed out (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front fog lamp unit insecure in bumper

corrosion to brake pipes

front wiper blades park too low on screen and incorrectly positioned

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to rear inner wheel arch areas

towbar electrical 7 pin socket positioned so the trailer wire plug csnnot be connected

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,236 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate in poor condition

rear springs weak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 84,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate in poor condition

rear springs weak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,093 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2011 82,093 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,122 miles

Damage to N/S/R indicator lens.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,122 miles

Damage to N/S/R indicator lens.

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,915 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,925 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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S156 DGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S156 DGX, 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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S156 DGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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