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S227 GPN

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 GPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,712 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,622 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,450 miles

o/s/f tyre 3/4 wear

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,364 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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S227 GPN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S227 GPN, 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 S227 GPN registered?

S227 GPN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S227 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 GPN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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