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R235 OAD

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,531 mi
Last recorded161,531 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 OAD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 161,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 157,873 miles

all suspension bushes perished

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 151,802 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 137,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 137,947 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 130,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 130,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 124,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 119,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 111,827 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 103,032 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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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.

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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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