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S230 XCA

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,151 mi
Last recorded143,151 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 XCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2015 143,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (us) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 139,830 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers require attention soon

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

grease around both front outer cv gaitors

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

oil around engine

oil around steering rack

rear sub-frame bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 139,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers require attention soon

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

grease around both front outer cv gaitors

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

oil around engine

oil around steering rack

rear sub-frame bushes slightly perished and require attention soon

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 133,709 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes require further securing soon

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front outer cv gaitor perished

oil around engine

oil level requires attention soon

Fail 28 Nov 2013 133,709 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes require further securing soon

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front outer cv gaitor perished

oil around engine

oil level requires attention soon

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,155 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 128,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 122,951 miles

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

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

both front discs inner surfaces worn

Fail 26 Nov 2011 122,951 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front discs inner surfaces worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 118,136 miles

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

n/s cv inner boot split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 111,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 111,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,858 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 82,415 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 82,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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S230 XCA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S230 XCA, 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 S230 XCA registered?

S230 XCA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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