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R137 OPC

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,525 mi
Last recorded141,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 OPC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 141,525 miles

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

centre mirror held on with tape

nearside wing mirror damaged and wrong type of glass

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Nov 2010 137,188 miles

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

nearside mirror tempary repair

Fail 11 Nov 2010 137,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror missing

nearside mirror tempary repair

Pass 23 Nov 2009 129,694 miles

front number plate cracked

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to o/s front outer wheel rim

n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors split

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar and bushes perished

rear silencer casing corroded

temporary repair to n/s door mirror

Fail 19 Nov 2009 129,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

chip to screen

damage to o/s front outer wheel rim

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors split

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar and bushes perished

rear silencer casing corroded

temporary repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 20 Jun 2008 121,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 115,154 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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R137 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R137 OPC, 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 R137 OPC registered?

R137 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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