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S74 NSR

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,403 mi
Last recorded148,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 NSR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2007 148,403 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

engine temperature too hot to carry on emmissons test

radiator fan not working

Pass 23 Feb 2006 144,705 miles

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

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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S74 NSR is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S74 NSR, 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 S74 NSR registered?

S74 NSR is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S74 NSR safe to buy?

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