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S269 BTN

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,030 mi
Last recorded158,030 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 BTN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 158,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front strut top corroded

offside front strut top corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 154,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 117,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 100,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,962 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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S269 BTN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S269 BTN, 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 S269 BTN registered?

S269 BTN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S269 BTN safe to buy?

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