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S537 BKP

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 BKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 144,576 miles

various suspesion components corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,605 miles

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 23 Feb 2012 131,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,989 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 104,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight play in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,845 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight play in steering

Fail 18 Feb 2010 104,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front driveshaft gaiter inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 20 Feb 2009 93,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 85,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,145 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 73,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,934 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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S537 BKP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S537 BKP, 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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S537 BKP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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