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R167 TJH

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 TJH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 86,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 86,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 83,932 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,036 miles

Oil leak

near side inner cv boot poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,227 miles

engine oil leak

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,728 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,648 miles

2 front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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

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

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

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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R167 TJH is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R167 TJH, 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 R167 TJH registered?

R167 TJH is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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