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S662 RHJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,428 mi
Last recorded159,428 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2024 159,428 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 152,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 149,218 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 143,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 125,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 113,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,617 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,553 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,124 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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S662 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S662 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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S662 RHJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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