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S218 VOE

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 VOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 131,089 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2009 131,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,656 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 122,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 107,571 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 107,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 97,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 97,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 87,730 miles

some brake pipes are 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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S218 VOE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S218 VOE, 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 S218 VOE registered?

S218 VOE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S218 VOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 VOE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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