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R238 DNT

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,567 mi
Last recorded185,567 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 185,567 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 185,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 160,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 155,887 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 149,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Apr 2006 141,883 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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R238 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R238 DNT, 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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R238 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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