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1998 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · S281 CBW

S281 CBW

1998 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1998. Recorded mileage 134,888 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1994cc

S281 CBW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
  • 134,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S281 CBW Mileage History

  1. 14/02/2023126,033 mi
  2. 07/02/2024129,999 mi+3,966 mi
  3. 12/02/2025132,510 mi+2,511 mi
  4. 10/02/2026134,888 mi+2,378 mi
  5. 10/02/2026134,888 mi

Average of roughly 2,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S281 CBW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Forester (S281 CBW) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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