MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer damaged
various body panels some corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer damaged
various body panels some corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate cracked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
mascot on bonnet is it legal?
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
mascot on bonnet is it legal?
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre stop lamp one bulb not working
nearside front inner drive shaft boot split
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S229 BUF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 S229 BUF, 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 S229 BUF registered?
S229 BUF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 1998.
Is S229 BUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S229 BUF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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