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S939 RAD

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,436 mi
Last recorded147,436 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 147,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 143,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 141,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 138,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 127,616 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering knuckle

Fail 8 Oct 2007 127,616 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering knuckle

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 121,491 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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S939 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S939 RAD, 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 S939 RAD registered?

S939 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S939 RAD safe to buy?

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