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R264 WWP

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,277 mi
Last recorded149,277 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 WWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 149,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,045 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 146,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 135,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 133,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,979 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 130,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,599 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 127,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,684 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 122,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 117,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 117,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 113,410 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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R264 WWP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R264 WWP, 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 R264 WWP registered?

R264 WWP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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