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S331 RHE

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 RHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 125,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine check/management lamp staying on

nearside rear tyre has an object loose inside

Fail 25 May 2010 125,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine check/management lamp staying on

nearside rear tyre has an object loose inside

Pass 8 May 2009 114,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 104,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 83,321 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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S331 RHE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S331 RHE, 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 S331 RHE registered?

S331 RHE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S331 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 RHE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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