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S735 JCC

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 JCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 133,124 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 133,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 121,509 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 121,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,658 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 115,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S735 JCC is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S735 JCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S735 JCC registered?

S735 JCC is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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