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S598 MSS

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,727 mi
Last recorded162,727 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 MSS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 162,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 162,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 155,894 miles

Oil leak

exhaust not supported by original hangers but not insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2008 150,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 126,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 104,879 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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S598 MSS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 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 S598 MSS, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S598 MSS registered?

S598 MSS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S598 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 MSS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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