1998 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · S530 YUY
1998 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 88,974 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/08/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1994cc
S530 YUY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2012
- 88,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S530 YUY Mileage History
- 08/12/200562,243 mi
- 09/12/200562,258 mi+15 mi
- 02/01/200766,884 mi+4,626 mi
- 04/01/200766,891 mi+7 mi
- 02/01/200871,962 mi+5,071 mi
- 05/01/200976,855 mi+4,893 mi
- 05/01/200976,855 mi
- 04/01/201080,714 mi+3,859 mi
- 05/01/201080,714 mi
- 09/12/201083,729 mi+3,015 mi
- 09/12/201083,729 mi
- 19/12/201187,403 mi+3,674 mi
- 24/11/201288,974 mi+1,571 mi
Average of roughly 3,839 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S530 YUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Forester (S530 YUY) between December 2005 and November 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
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