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R355 DNM

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,816 mi
Last recorded148,816 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 DNM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2012 148,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 139,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 136,150 miles

Rear silencer corroded on outer skin but not blowing and secure.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 117,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 101,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,576 miles

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

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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R355 DNM is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R355 DNM, 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 R355 DNM registered?

R355 DNM is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R355 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 DNM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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