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S351 OAL

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 OAL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 89,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,188 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,997 miles

rear exhaust silencer has a temporary repair, heavily corroded, no leaks present

slight corrosion at the rear of wheel arches, not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silence corroded, but does not appear to be leaking

slight corrosion behind both wheel arches, not with prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,962 miles

Corrosion starting to all brake pipes where rubber coating has shrunk back, not excessive

Handbrake needs stron pull to reach minimum 16% effort

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,962 miles

Corrosion starting to all brake pipes where rubber coating has shrunk back, not excessive

Handbrake needs stron pull to reach minimum 16% effort

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 57,644 miles

Light corrosion to brake pipes started where protective coating has shrunk back, not excessive

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,082 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,762 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside inner driveshaft boot cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,897 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,897 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,932 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 35,932 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,447 miles

Nearside front tyre; sidewall cracking,tread worn outer edge

Nearside rear tyre; sidewall cracking,tread worn outer edge

Off side rear brake poor

Offside front tyre; sidewall cracking,tread worn outer edge

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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S351 OAL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S351 OAL, 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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S351 OAL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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