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S461 TDW

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 TDW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 179,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML light on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 173,656 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All links have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Check engine light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Foglamp missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 167,802 miles

'Check Engine' light on dash

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 161,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp loose

Pass 31 May 2018 157,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2018 157,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 152,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 152,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 148,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 143,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 137,874 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes and unions corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 137,787 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear brake pipes and unions corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 133,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 128,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 122,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 116,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 110,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 97,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 86,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 75,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S461 TDW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S461 TDW, 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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S461 TDW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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