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S323 RWG

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,826 mi
Last recorded181,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 RWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 181,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 181,819 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 166,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 160,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 155,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 147,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 134,917 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 134,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,198 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 118,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,559 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 100,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,669 miles

rear wheel brg small amount noise ?

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 61,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S323 RWG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S323 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 S323 RWG registered?

S323 RWG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S323 RWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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