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R293 EAR

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,730 mi
Last recorded142,730 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 EAR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 142,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 142,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 142,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 141,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 140,403 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 133,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 129,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 121,885 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 121,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 116,620 miles

leak from osr shock absorber.gread around ns inner cv boot.

Fail 17 May 2013 116,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

leak from osr shock absorber.gread around ns inner cv boot.

Pass 15 May 2012 107,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 12 May 2011 98,741 miles

All rear suspension bushes cracked and have some wear

Both front tyre sidewalls badly scuffed and nearside outer shoulder badly worn

Rattle from exhaust (may be cat' broken

Steering wheel cover has become adrift from metal of wheel

Pass 18 May 2010 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play In N/S/R Shock

Pass 20 May 2009 87,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 68,786 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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R293 EAR is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R293 EAR, 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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R293 EAR is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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