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S660 ETV

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 ETV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 114,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 114,778 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.652 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,910 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,856 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 106,856 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,704 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,691 miles

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

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,691 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S660 ETV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S660 ETV, 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 S660 ETV registered?

S660 ETV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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