CarVerify

Free Car Check

R371 JPG

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 JPG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 130,753 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

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

Rear exhaust silencer has temporary bandage on it.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 130,753 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer has temporary bandage on it.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 129,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,373 miles

exhaust baffels noisy

horn quiet

n/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perishing

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,090 miles

n/s/f fog light unit hanging loose

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,847 miles

n/s/f fog light unit hanging loose

rear wxhaust box mount rusting away

strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,183 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusted away

n/s/f fog light unit hanging loose

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,140 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,837 miles

front brake pads wearing low

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 4 Oct 2008 78,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,126 miles

rear silencer in very poor condition - slight blow.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 67,368 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R371 JPG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R371 JPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R371 JPG?

You can check the full history of R371 JPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R371 JPG registered?

R371 JPG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R371 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 JPG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R371 JPG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R371 JPG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.