MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear silenser box deteriated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear silenser box deteriated
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside inner cv boot split
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside inner cv boot split
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside inner cv boot spit
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
near side inner cv boot split
rear number plate
rear subframe corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R279 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R279 OPC, 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 R279 OPC registered?
R279 OPC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R279 OPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 OPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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