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S686 TJN

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 TJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 114,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,550 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 102,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,820 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,536 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 75,536 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,584 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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S686 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S686 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S686 TJN registered?

S686 TJN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S686 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S686 TJN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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