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S281 CBW

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,888 mi
Last recorded134,888 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 CBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 134,888 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 134,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 126,033 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,578 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,578 miles

Fuel pipe leaking close to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 122,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 121,829 miles

cracks in sidewalls of front tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,171 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 121,166 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 120,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 120,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

baffles loose in exhaust rear silencer

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,413 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 119,409 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 101,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 100,136 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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S281 CBW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S281 CBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S281 CBW registered?

S281 CBW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S281 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 CBW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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