MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Air bag warning light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear seats not fitted, rear seat belts not checked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Air bag warning light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear seats not fitted, rear seat belts not checked
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight damage to rear no plate (is secure and readable)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight damage to rear no plate (is secure and readable)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear number plate slightly damaged, secure and readable at time of test.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear number plate slightly damaged, secure and readable at time of test.
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S170 BTA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S170 BTA, 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 S170 BTA registered?
S170 BTA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S170 BTA safe to buy?
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