MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise rerar exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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R247 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R247 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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What year was R247 DNT registered?
R247 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R247 DNT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R247 DNT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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