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S651 RHJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,498 mi
Last recorded142,498 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 142,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 138,869 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 134,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 134,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 128,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 121,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 113,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,741 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 104,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 92,072 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 87,260 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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S651 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S651 RHJ, 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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S651 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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