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R343 XYD

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 XYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,404 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,080 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler pipe and fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler pipe and fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,569 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,993 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,904 miles

rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,913 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 66,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,697 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,192 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,192 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,488 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 16,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,095 miles

both front doj boots split & leaking grease

Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

both front doj boots split & leaking grease

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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R343 XYD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R343 XYD, 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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R343 XYD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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