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R218 OTA

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 OTA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,929 miles

advise front number plate slightly cracked but still securley fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,413 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,413 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise tyres getting near limits

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,151 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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R218 OTA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R218 OTA, 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 R218 OTA registered?

R218 OTA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R218 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 OTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R218 OTA have outstanding finance?

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