MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
clutch pedal rubber missing & brake pedal rubber worn on edge
n/s stop light connection
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
clutch pedal rubber missing & brake pedal rubber worn on edge
n/s stop light connection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside inner cv boot split
nearside wiper split but clearing
rear suspension low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres worn on far inner edges
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 ERW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R229 ERW, 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 R229 ERW registered?
R229 ERW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R229 ERW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 ERW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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