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S197 AJE

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

258,737 mi
Last recorded258,737 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 AJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 258,737 miles

check engine warning light is on

Fail 1 Sep 2015 258,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

check engine warning light is on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 249,510 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 249,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 239,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 239,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 225,952 miles

airbag light on

centre rear stop lamp partially inoperative

wiper linkage worn and hitting scuttle

Fail 5 Sep 2012 225,952 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

airbag light on

all tyre treads in poor condition

centre rear stop lamp partially inoperative

engine check light on

wiper linkage worn and hitting scuttle

Pass 2 Sep 2011 210,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

windcreen wiper regulator worn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 210,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

windcreen wiper regulator worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 192,607 miles

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

nearside front bumper damaged

wiper linkage in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2010 192,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front bumper damaged

wiper linkage in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2009 176,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper linkage in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2009 176,223 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper linkage in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 157,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 144,394 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 128,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 128,437 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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S197 AJE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S197 AJE, 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 S197 AJE registered?

S197 AJE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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