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R110 OEC

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 OEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,388 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,388 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,010 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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R110 OEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R110 OEC, 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 R110 OEC registered?

R110 OEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R110 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R110 OEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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