MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both headlamp glass,s damaged but beams o.k. engine oil leak.
engine check light on
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
engine check light on
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Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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S837 XAG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S837 XAG, 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 S837 XAG registered?
S837 XAG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S837 XAG safe to buy?
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