MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,360 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside inner driveshaft boot split and leaking
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S438 JST is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S438 JST, 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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How do I check the history of S438 JST?
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What year was S438 JST registered?
S438 JST is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S438 JST safe to buy?
The MOT history for S438 JST shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S438 JST have outstanding finance?
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