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S93 ABY

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 ABY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 123,830 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 118,886 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 118,886 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 113,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 113,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,925 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 107,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,569 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,171 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 89,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre feathered

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,288 miles

both raer tyres nearing limits . n/s/r tyre feathering

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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S93 ABY is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S93 ABY, 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 S93 ABY registered?

S93 ABY is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S93 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S93 ABY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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