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S707 XHL

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,853 mi
Last recorded108,853 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 XHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 108,853 miles

Advise near side rear anti roll bar link arm bush worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,742 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 100,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 91,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 87,032 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)

Fail 14 May 2008 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 82,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 76,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,817 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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S707 XHL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S707 XHL, 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 S707 XHL registered?

S707 XHL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S707 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S707 XHL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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