MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,516 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Advisories from 650174910018 14th Jan 2010 still apply.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisories from 650174910018 still apply.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing excessively on inside edges.
Both rear bumper corners are slightly insecure.
Front to rear brake pipe at rear manifold hs slight corrosion, will possibly require replacement for next MOT.
Handbrake lever travel could be adjusted.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside headlight reflector not 100%.
Offside front anti-roll bar link bush has slight wear/play.
Offside inner CV joint boot is split.
Some hi-level brake light bulbs not working.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S296 TUJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S296 TUJ, 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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S296 TUJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 1998.
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