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S665 TJN

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 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

RegistrationS665 TJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,474 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outside of tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,474 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outside of tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,575 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,917 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

front and rear number plates damaged

front brake disc corrodded surface

nsr lamp has water in it

rear exhaust outer skin corrodded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,575 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,195 miles

Front tyres perishing inner and outer side walls

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,778 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges, ok for mot due to a raised tread pattern

Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,004 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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S665 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S665 TJN, 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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S665 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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