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S180 UKJ

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,319 mi
Last recorded129,319 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 UKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,319 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Damage to windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

small crack in o/s edge of windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 120,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,662 miles

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

small vertical crack on o/s edge of windsceen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,159 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen outside swepted area

Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 105,615 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,947 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded †n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 88,824 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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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S180 UKJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S180 UKJ, 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 S180 UKJ registered?

S180 UKJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S180 UKJ safe to buy?

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