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S236 FWU

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,305 mi
Last recorded114,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 FWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 81,856 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S236 FWU is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S236 FWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S236 FWU registered?

S236 FWU is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S236 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 FWU shows 4 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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