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S939 UAB

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,476 mi
Last recorded75,476 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 75,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective excessive play (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 172,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 172,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2017 166,887 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2017 166,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps come on with side lights (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

damage to windscreen

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 160,879 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 160,879 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 157,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 153,498 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 153,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 146,630 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers badly deteriorated

Corrosion to all coil springs

Fuel tank damaged

General corrosion to all brake hose ferules

General corrosion to exhaust system and front heat shields adrift

General corrosion to front suspension arms and hubs

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

High level brake light inop

Sidesteps and sill covers preventing full examination of sills

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Some deteriorationto n/s/r tyre carcass

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Some wear to antiroll bar link bushes

Towbar wiring poor

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,136 miles

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

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

high level stop lamp not working

nearside headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

tow bar electrical sockets taped up to tow bar

tow bar slightly obscuring rear number plate but can still be read

Fail 11 Jul 2012 136,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

high level stop lamp not working

nearside headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

tow bar electrical sockets taped up to tow bar

tow bar slightly obscuring rear number plate but can still be read

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,803 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake pads 50% approx'

Side steps and covers preventing full examination of sills

Fail 14 Jul 2011 126,412 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake pads 50% approx'

Side steps and covers preventing full examination of sills

Fail 13 Jul 2010 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front discs worn inner edge

front number plate damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,195 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn inner edge

front number plate damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,838 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them and foot running plates along both sides outer sills canot be checked

Fail 24 Aug 2009 107,838 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

outer sills have plastic covers over them and foot running plates along both sides outer sills canot be checked

Fail 31 Jul 2008 99,095 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

outer sills canot be checked owing to metal foot runing plates along both sides

Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

outer sills canot be checked owing to metal foot runing plates along both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,910 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 81,910 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 71,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 71,581 miles

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

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 UAB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S939 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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S939 UAB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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