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R210 XFC

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,081 mi
Last recorded152,081 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 XFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 152,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 147,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 146,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 143,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 140,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,828 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 135,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 132,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 132,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,788 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 129,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,144 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 117,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 117,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 113,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,836 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,551 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 104,551 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,856 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 86,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 86,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 81,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 76,279 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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R210 XFC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R210 XFC, 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 R210 XFC registered?

R210 XFC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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