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R130 HKO

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 HKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 142,439 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2013 135,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 128,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear lamp cluster lenses broken but not showing whight light ,

slight play in o/s steering rack drum stick,

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link.

Pass 17 May 2012 128,220 miles

both rear lamp cluster lenses broken but not showing whight light ,

slight play in o/s steering rack drum stick,

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 122,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front top roll bar link bushes slight play

n/s/r la\mp cluster broken but repared

Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,484 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front top roll bar link bushes slight play

n/s/r la\mp cluster broken but repared

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 107,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 107,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 89,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 73,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R130 HKO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R130 HKO, 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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R130 HKO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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