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S594 UNT

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 UNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 91,560 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,317 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trialling arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 80,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trialling arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,497 miles

Both front brake disc splash shields corroded

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,031 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,031 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,703 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Offside rear fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Offside rear fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,032 miles

Exhaust back box deterioated

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine mil light on

Exhaust back box deterioated

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,765 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Rear exhaust box deteriotrating

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,765 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Rear exhaust box deteriotrating

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,569 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded but no sign of leakage at present

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler pipe corroded but no sign of leakage at present

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,265 miles

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

Plastic covers over both sills

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,888 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,395 miles

Left hand front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear number plates deteriating

Left hand front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,191 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Left hand wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,578 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,702 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,702 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,620 miles

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

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

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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S594 UNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S594 UNT, 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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S594 UNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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