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S990 CTV

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,907 mi
Last recorded88,907 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 CTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 84,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 81,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,099 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,099 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all brake lights when dip beam is on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,074 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin coming off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,048 miles

centre and rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,902 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,823 miles

corrosion on rear silincer

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,601 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,357 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear silencer corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,608 miles

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

corrosion on rear silincer

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,608 miles

corrosion on rear silincer

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,933 miles

corrosion on rear silincer

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,449 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear silencer corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,990 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on rear silincer

Fail 12 Oct 2009 54,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on rear silincer

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,678 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,419 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight corrosion on rear silincer.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,447 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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S990 CTV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S990 CTV, 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 S990 CTV registered?

S990 CTV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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