1998 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · S143 YAB
1998 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 255,338 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S143 YAB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 255,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S143 YAB Mileage History
- 22/08/2022237,392 mi
- 22/08/2023243,656 mi+6,264 mi
- 22/08/2024250,270 mi+6,614 mi
- 28/08/2025255,338 mi+5,068 mi
Average of roughly 5,950 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S143 YAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Forester (S143 YAB) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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