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S720 DGH

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,009 mi
Last recorded136,009 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,009 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cat to rear exhaust join in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2013 130,334 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f inner c.v boot poor conditon

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 113,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 105,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,453 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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S720 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S720 DGH, 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 S720 DGH registered?

S720 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S720 DGH safe to buy?

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