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S392 KEW

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,987 mi
Last recorded160,987 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 KEW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 160,987 miles

exhaust back box worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,830 miles

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

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt

Fail 22 Oct 2010 150,830 miles

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

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

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 26 Feb 2007 150,822 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 139,340 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 139,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KEW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S392 KEW, 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 KEW registered?

S392 KEW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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