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S58 BVV

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,525 mi
Last recorded181,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 BVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 181,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by sub frame support mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing on outer side walls

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 5 Jul 2017 179,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 173,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2015 163,934 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 163,934 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 155,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 142,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 131,513 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 131,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 118,046 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,046 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 105,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,700 miles

exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,067 miles

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

advise front noplate discoulared

advise rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,857 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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S58 BVV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S58 BVV, 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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S58 BVV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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