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S876 KCS

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,431 mi
Last recorded195,431 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 KCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 195,431 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 195,431 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 186,558 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 186,557 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 184,744 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 176,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 176,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear shockers bouncy but just withing Mot requirements

Pass 9 Mar 2010 169,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 164,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 164,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 144,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 144,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 120,582 miles

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

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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S876 KCS 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 53.8%.

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 S876 KCS, 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 S876 KCS registered?

S876 KCS is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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