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S722 DGH

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 DGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 141,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 141,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 138,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 135,093 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 135,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,160 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 121,673 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,487 miles

n/s/r foot brake poor

Pass 12 Sep 2007 113,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 107,346 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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S722 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S722 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 S722 DGH registered?

S722 DGH is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S722 DGH safe to buy?

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