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S773 BMA

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,008 mi
Last recorded206,008 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 BMA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2014 206,008 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 206,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 204,719 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 204,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 194,451 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 179,817 miles

nail in nearside front & nearside rear tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2011 179,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside front & nearside rear tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2010 165,782 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 158,616 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 151,699 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 145,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 137,326 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 126,242 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 126,242 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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S773 BMA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S773 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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S773 BMA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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