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S392 BDU

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 BDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 142,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has general corrosion

osf sill corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,670 miles

chips in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

split in osf ball joint gaiter

Fail 20 Aug 2020 139,666 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

chips in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

split in osf ball joint gaiter

Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,405 miles

chips in windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

rear subframe bushes deterioating

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,966 miles

chips in window screen

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2018 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

chips in window screen

grease on nsf outer cv gaiter

intermittern engine management light on /off

play in nsf/osf/osr/nsr drop links

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,834 miles

oil low & warning light on dash

play in nsf/osf/nsr drop links

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres cracking & nsr bald on outer edge and on legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,794 miles

front brake pads low

play in nsf/osf/nsr drop links

rear towing ball not fitted

rear tyres cracking & nsr worn on inner edge

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,057 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 104,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,120 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,909 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,131 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,621 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,947 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 61,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 55,542 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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S392 BDU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S392 BDU, 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 S392 BDU registered?

S392 BDU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S392 BDU safe to buy?

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