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S258 DVA

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 DVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 114,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,204 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edge

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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S258 DVA is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S258 DVA, 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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S258 DVA is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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