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S659 KEP

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,330 mi
Last recorded107,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 KEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,330 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front brake is binding slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2014 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front brake is binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,834 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracked

rear exhaust back box coroded, outer shell.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,834 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracked

rear exhaust back box coroded, outer shell.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 80,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,313 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 51,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 46,906 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 KEP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KEP, 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 KEP registered?

S659 KEP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S659 KEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 KEP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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