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S207 ULS

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 90,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,735 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,076 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor leaking slighty

Fail 21 Feb 2006 64,076 miles

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

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 ULS is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULS, 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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How do I check the history of S207 ULS?

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What year was S207 ULS registered?

S207 ULS is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S207 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S207 ULS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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