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S407 YOX

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 YOX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 145,116 miles

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

Oil leak

items in boot at time of test

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,823 miles

commercial tyres fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 130,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,143 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,143 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,339 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,361 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 82,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,879 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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S407 YOX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S407 YOX, 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 S407 YOX registered?

S407 YOX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S407 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S407 YOX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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