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S608 DFC

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,542 mi
Last recorded149,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 DFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2015 149,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 14,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 139,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 137,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 133,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 129,932 miles

n s front inner shaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 127,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 123,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 119,122 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 113,093 miles

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

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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S608 DFC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S608 DFC, 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 S608 DFC registered?

S608 DFC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S608 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 DFC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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