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R31 TUM

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,138 mi
Last recorded144,138 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 TUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 144,138 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 144,138 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 134,108 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 134,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 126,728 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 120,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 120,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 114,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 114,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 104,927 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 93,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 93,735 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 81,388 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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R31 TUM is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R31 TUM, 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 R31 TUM registered?

R31 TUM is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R31 TUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 TUM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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