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S848 BWV

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,399 mi
Last recorded119,399 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 BWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front subframe

Fail 10 Sep 2020 113,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 113,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing . steel mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle insecure inner arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle insecure inner arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements border. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,939 miles

Nearside Front inner brake pad shim out of position. rectify asap.

screen chips. may grow.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 113,939 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner brake pad shim out of position. rectify asap.

screen chips. may grow.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,311 miles

Front pads low.

Offside Front Inner c.v. boot close to splitting.

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

Rear shocks weak.

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

bonnet hinges partially seized.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between chassis leg & fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective pas belt loose. lumpy lock to lock. (2.3.6)

Front pads low.

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

Rear shocks weak.

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

bonnet hinges partially seized.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,352 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 90,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,074 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,751 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 61,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,691 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 54,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S848 BWV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S848 BWV, 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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S848 BWV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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