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S952 YGY

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,112 mi
Last recorded202,112 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 YGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 202,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 184,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp & offside front indicator damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both steering rack inner joints have free play

Pass 15 Dec 2014 170,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 164,310 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 163,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 154,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 137,709 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,709 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 107,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 98,400 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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S952 YGY is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S952 YGY, 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 S952 YGY registered?

S952 YGY is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S952 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S952 YGY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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