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S623 KST

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 KST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,763 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 106,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 106,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 96,689 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

both pedal rubbers worn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,689 miles

both pedal rubbers worn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 75,977 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 75,977 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S623 KST 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 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 S623 KST, 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 S623 KST registered?

S623 KST is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S623 KST safe to buy?

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