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S382 ONK

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,307 mi
Last recorded166,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 ONK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 166,307 miles

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Near side front tyre hs inner edge wear, is wearing low on tread and is near excess

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rattleing

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Fail 14 Jul 2014 166,307 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Near side front tyre hs inner edge wear, is wearing low on tread and is near excess

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rattleing

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Jul 2013 160,518 miles

Oil leak

near side front wiper blade split

off side front tyre has inner shoulder wear near excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2013 160,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

near side front wiper blade split

off side front tyre has inner shoulder wear near excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2012 154,283 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner edge wear

Front brake pads apear half worn

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rattleing slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in front lower are rear bushes on 'lock to lock' check

Pass 24 Jul 2012 154,283 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner edge wear

Front brake pads apear half worn

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rattleing slightly

Slight movement in front lower are rear bushes on 'lock to lock' check

Pass 4 Oct 2010 146,288 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 146,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 136,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 122,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 104,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 89,281 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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S382 ONK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S382 ONK, 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 S382 ONK registered?

S382 ONK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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