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S758 BMA

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 BMA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,561 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,270 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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S758 BMA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S758 BMA, 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 S758 BMA registered?

S758 BMA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S758 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 BMA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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