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R330 DHU

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 DHU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 139,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,444 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 137,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 137,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 135,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 135,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 126,478 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 126,477 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 122,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers side front tyre at legal limit

drivers side rear tyre at legal limit

movement in all anti roll bar links

Fail 30 Jan 2008 122,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers side front tyre at legal limit

drivers side rear tyre at legal limit

movement in all anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Jan 2007 114,137 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 114,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,203 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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R330 DHU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R330 DHU, 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 R330 DHU registered?

R330 DHU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R330 DHU safe to buy?

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