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S921 ATL

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 ATL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2009 100,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

near side rear trailing arm bush slightly perrished.

off side rear trailing arm bush slightly perrished.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 53,437 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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S921 ATL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S921 ATL, 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 S921 ATL registered?

S921 ATL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S921 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S921 ATL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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