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S914 YEV

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 YEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 116,568 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,568 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,841 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,938 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 100,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 77,406 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 YEV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S914 YEV registered?

S914 YEV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 1998.

Is S914 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S914 YEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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