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S160 MCC

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,886 mi
Last recorded215,886 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 MCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 215,886 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 215,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 207,410 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 207,395 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 199,195 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

damage to nsf wing but no sharp edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015 190,752 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 180,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 180,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 167,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 150,404 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 134,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,382 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 88,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,574 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adivse all tyres 1.6-2.0mm

front pads and discs low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,892 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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S160 MCC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S160 MCC, 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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S160 MCC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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