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S389 UAS

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,992 mi
Last recorded172,992 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 UAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2009 172,992 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 172,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 153,142 miles

advise on lots of corrosion on underside of vehicle (rear subframe)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 153,114 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise on rear subframe rusted

Pass 17 Feb 2007 149,430 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 149,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

flaky corrosion on front and back brake and suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2006 139,597 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S389 UAS is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S389 UAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S389 UAS registered?

S389 UAS is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S389 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 UAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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