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S75 NSN

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,886 mi
Last recorded188,886 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 NSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 188,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 181,251 miles

front windscreen split

oil leak

slight leak at exhaust system

Fail 11 Oct 2011 181,224 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front windscreen split

oil leak

slight leak at exhaust system

Pass 16 Oct 2010 171,896 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2010 171,872 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2009 162,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 152,012 miles

front windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 142,231 miles

see original list

Fail 13 Sep 2007 142,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 132,645 miles

see original

Fail 11 Oct 2006 132,645 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s inner c.v. boot torn

slight leak of grease at o/s/f c.v. boot

Pass 31 Aug 2005 119,760 miles

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Fail 31 Aug 2005 119,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear roll bar links worn

exhaust system corroded

minor leak at front pipe of exhaust

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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S75 NSN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S75 NSN, 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 S75 NSN registered?

S75 NSN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S75 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 NSN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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