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S207 PAC

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,501 mi
Last recorded92,501 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 PAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,775 miles

offside rear suspension damper unit leaking fluid

outer edge of tread wearing low on offside front tyre

spare steel wheel fitted to nearside rear (tyre in spare deflated)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 86,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear suspension damper unit leaking fluid

outer edge of tread wearing low on offside front tyre

spare steel wheel fitted to nearside rear (tyre in spare deflated)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 70,933 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded. †front brake pads low.

under bonnet fuel smell

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 PAC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAC, 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 S207 PAC registered?

S207 PAC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S207 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S207 PAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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