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S311 RWG

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 RWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,561 miles

all bushers perrished

oil leak

syspehshion corroded

under body corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,158 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer and centre pipe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer and centre pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 114,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 109,868 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,124 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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S311 RWG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S311 RWG, 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 S311 RWG registered?

S311 RWG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S311 RWG safe to buy?

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