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S673 TJN

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS673 TJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,714 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,157 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,962 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,962 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,253 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,611 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,488 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust deterioating

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,466 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,574 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust deteriorating

tow ball cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some damage to o/s front of vehicle

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some damage to o/s front of vehicle

Towbar ballhitch cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,429 miles

o/s headlamp beam image could be improved.

plastic sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,388 miles

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,246 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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S673 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S673 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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What year was S673 TJN registered?

S673 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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