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S175 AEC

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 AEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,804 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,103 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 92,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,600 miles

rear exhaust box corroded, both front outer CV gaitors greasy, rear diff excessively noisy

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust box corroded, both front outer CV gaitors greasy, rear diff excessively noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,965 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,454 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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S175 AEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S175 AEC, 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 S175 AEC registered?

S175 AEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S175 AEC safe to buy?

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