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S330 WYB

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,762 mi
Last recorded46,762 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 WYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 46,762 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 46,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,592 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 46,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 46,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,304 miles

Recommend handbrake cleaned and adjusted as efficiency only just met.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,671 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,138 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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S330 WYB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S330 WYB, 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 S330 WYB registered?

S330 WYB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S330 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S330 WYB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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