MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension bushes starting to perish
exhaust rusty but not blowing
nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge
outer sill cover fitted
all suspension bushes perished
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
feul hose starting to perish
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded
nearside front tyre very low on outer edge
offside front inner cv boot split
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
tow ball not fitted to bar
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded
nearside front tyre very low on outer edge
offside front inner cv boot split
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
tow ball not fitted to bar
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s inner d/ shaft gaiter broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 OAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R235 OAD, 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 R235 OAD registered?
R235 OAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R235 OAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 OAD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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