CarVerify

Free Car Check

R193 WSL

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,577 mi
Last recorded146,577 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 WSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 146,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 136,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner driveshaft boots split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at tube nuts at middle junction

Fail 15 Sep 2009 125,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both front inner driveshaft boots split

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at tube nuts at middle junction

Fail 29 Aug 2008 113,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 113,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 110,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 108,342 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R193 WSL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 R193 WSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R193 WSL?

You can check the full history of R193 WSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R193 WSL registered?

R193 WSL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R193 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 WSL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R193 WSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R193 WSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.