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S914 UAB

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,656 mi
Last recorded164,656 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 UAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 164,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 164,654 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 156,150 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 146,619 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 136,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 127,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,953 miles

Both front drive shaft inner gaiters split

Front brake pads wearing low

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2012 119,953 miles

Both front drive shaft inner gaiters split

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 100,885 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 100,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 74,489 miles

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,128 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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S914 UAB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green 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 S914 UAB, 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 S914 UAB registered?

S914 UAB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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