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R181 TDD

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,132 mi
Last recorded120,132 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 TDD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,132 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,132 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018
Fail 17 Apr 2018

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,286 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015
Fail 20 Apr 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,805 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,805 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,115 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 105,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,332 miles

CO reading is irratic

both front inner driveshaft gaiters badly cracked

deterioration on both front suspension arm rearward bushes

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

offside door mirror secured by tape

offside rear shock absorber weeping

rear centre seatbelt catch not visible to test

wear on both front drop link bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,966 miles

offside front shock absorber is weeping and has a reduced damping effect

offside front tyre near wear limit

offside rear shock absorber is weeping near limit

rear centre seat belt catch not working

rear exhaust box has bungee cords as secondary supports

steering rack weeping

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

blow from exhast CAT section

offside front shock absorber is weeping and has a reduced damping effect

offside front tyre near wear limit

offside rear shock absorber is weeping near limit

rear centre seat belt catch not working

rear exhaust box has bungee cords as secondary supports

steering rack weeping

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,444 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link near wear limit

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

offside rear anti roll bar drop link near wear limit

rear centre seatbelt catch not visible to test

Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front anti roll bar drop link near wear limit

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

offside rear anti roll bar drop link near wear limit

rear centre seatbelt catch not visible to test

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,029 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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R181 TDD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R181 TDD, 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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R181 TDD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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