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S687 TJX

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 TJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 136,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 136,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 132,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 130,287 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 123,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 113,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 101,594 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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S687 TJX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S687 TJX, 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 S687 TJX registered?

S687 TJX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S687 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 TJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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