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S560 AGC

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,161 mi
Last recorded143,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 AGC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all around (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 130,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,678 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake binding

rear s/frame bushes perished

rear s/frame corroded

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,159 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 94,158 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 90,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 58,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 52,005 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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S560 AGC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S560 AGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S560 AGC registered?

S560 AGC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S560 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 AGC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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