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S207 KLG

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,728 mi
Last recorded179,728 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 KLG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 179,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 179,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 168,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 168,191 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 159,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 159,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 153,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 141,531 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 131,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 121,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 111,013 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 97,475 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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S207 KLG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S207 KLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S207 KLG registered?

S207 KLG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S207 KLG safe to buy?

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