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S168 TKL

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,286 mi
Last recorded153,286 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,286 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 4 Apr 2012 151,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

grease arround both outter cv gaiters

play in both front antiroll bar drop links worn

Pass 4 Dec 2010 147,000 miles

general light under body corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel....

rear brake discs corroding....

wet test.....

Pass 5 Dec 2009 133,017 miles

both steering rack gaitors perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

grease around front hubs

parking brake travel long

Pass 9 Dec 2008 118,513 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 118,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 92,029 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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S168 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S168 TKL, 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 S168 TKL registered?

S168 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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