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UAZ 2956

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 2956
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 99,915 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 99,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,910 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 93,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 66,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 59,363 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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UAZ 2956 is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAZ 2956, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UAZ 2956?

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What year was UAZ 2956 registered?

UAZ 2956 is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is UAZ 2956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAZ 2956 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UAZ 2956 have outstanding finance?

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