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S245 VAW

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 VAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 118,616 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 118,616 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 103,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,234 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,670 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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S245 VAW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S245 VAW, 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 S245 VAW registered?

S245 VAW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S245 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 VAW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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