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R247 YWA

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 YWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 109,751 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 103,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,933 miles

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

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes under the bonnet

Fail 9 Apr 2008 99,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes under the bonnet

Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,397 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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R247 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YWA, 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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R247 YWA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R247 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 YWA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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