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R204 HEV

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,751 mi
Last recorded95,751 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 HEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,751 miles

slight leak of grease o\s\f outer gaiter

Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,751 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak of grease o\s\f outer gaiter

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,247 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 94,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 93,020 miles

advise both front inner c v boots split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,009 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,729 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 77,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 68,628 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 68,628 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,620 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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R204 HEV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R204 HEV, 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 R204 HEV registered?

R204 HEV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R204 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 HEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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