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S320 TCA

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 TCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,855 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 112,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,990 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 104,191 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,445 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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S320 TCA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S320 TCA, 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 S320 TCA registered?

S320 TCA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S320 TCA safe to buy?

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