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R116 MTL

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,092 mi
Last recorded106,092 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 MTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,092 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 101,166 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 95,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 88,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 81,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 75,811 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 75,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 69,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,577 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,577 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,098 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 36,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 36,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R116 MTL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R116 MTL, 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 R116 MTL registered?

R116 MTL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R116 MTL safe to buy?

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