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S659 CUB

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 CUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,953 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,433 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of car

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,056 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,713 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,037 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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S659 CUB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S659 CUB, 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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What year was S659 CUB registered?

S659 CUB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S659 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 CUB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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