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R279 OPC

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,383 mi
Last recorded179,383 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 OPC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 179,383 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 175,670 miles

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

rear silenser box deteriated

Fail 4 May 2012 175,670 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 170,132 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 17 May 2011 170,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 164,892 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

nearside inner cv boot spit

Pass 19 May 2009 151,164 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 133,680 miles

rear number plate

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 113,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 101,457 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 101,476 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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