MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust casing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust casing
1.centre and rear exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
osf brake slightly binding
surrface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
osf brake slightly binding
surrface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nsf & osf sidelights dull
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/f inner cv boot insecure
n/side front inner c / v gaiter insecure and throwing grease rec / rep
n/side front lower steering swivel gaiter split, rec / rep
sills covered by trims
slight imbalance on front brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S159 DGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S159 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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What year was S159 DGX registered?
S159 DGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 1998.
Is S159 DGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S159 DGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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