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S869 BWK

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,581 mi
Last recorded148,581 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 BWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,581 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 148,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 132,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 117,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,185 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,977 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,503 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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S869 BWK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S869 BWK, 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 S869 BWK registered?

S869 BWK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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