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S266 WEX

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 WEX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,169 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,203 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 84,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear.(Next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perished with age

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split & loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,825 miles

number plates damaged slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,261 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

early signs of play in rear anti roll bar links, ok at time of test.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,043 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,043 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,443 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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S266 WEX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S266 WEX, 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 S266 WEX registered?

S266 WEX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S266 WEX safe to buy?

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