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R184 GDV

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,367 mi
Last recorded194,367 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 GDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 194,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 194,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 192,768 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 192,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 185,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 185,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 174,893 miles

Offside Rear osr shock absorber notchy

Offside Rear strong petrol smell near the fuel filler neck area suspect small rust hole from breather

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arb drop link bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear suspension subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 174,889 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking fuel filter pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear osr shock absorber notchy

Offside Rear strong petrol smell near the fuel filler neck area suspect small rust hole from breather

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arb drop link bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear suspension subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 164,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flange poor condition (cat to midsection)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 164,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust flange poor condition (cat to midsection)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,572 miles

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

Oil leak

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

cill covers fitted-unable to inspect cills fully

Fail 15 Jan 2014 134,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

cill covers fitted-unable to inspect cills fully

r/h/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to l/h/r seat.

cill covers fitted-unable to check cills fully.

rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 127,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to l/h/r seat.

cill covers fitted-unable to check cills fully.

high level stop lamp bulb out (1 of 4)

rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,130 miles

sill covers fitted rear tyres slight cracking in side walls

Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,130 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted rear tyres slight cracking in side walls

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,396 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor stone chips to windscreen

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 110,356 miles

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

oil leak from engine

plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,796 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar both link bar bushes worn

front brake pads low

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

nearside wiper blade split

rear anti roll bar link bar bushes slightly worn

rear exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

Fail 10 Jan 2008 97,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

Pass 19 Jan 2007 89,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,478 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

small cracks on offside side wall

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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R184 GDV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R184 GDV, 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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R184 GDV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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