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S590 RWJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,085 mi
Last recorded172,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 RWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 172,085 miles

rear subframe heavily rusted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 172,050 miles

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

rear subframe heavily rusted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 164,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 154,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 143,922 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 69,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 53,424 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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S590 RWJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S590 RWJ, 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

How do I check the history of S590 RWJ?

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What year was S590 RWJ registered?

S590 RWJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S590 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S590 RWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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