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R155 UOD

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,354 mi
Last recorded152,354 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 UOD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 130,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,449 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 116,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,414 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,212 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,157 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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R155 UOD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R155 UOD, 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 R155 UOD registered?

R155 UOD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R155 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 UOD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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