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R37 TMO

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,268 mi
Last recorded215,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 TMO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 215,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear and bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 215,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link detached from anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located Fouling inner wing on full lock (2.4.C.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear and bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 211,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Chip in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills have plastic covers

Fail 16 May 2016 211,859 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 206,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front suspension coil spring fouling inner wing(top mounting plate incorrect position)!

Fail 18 May 2015 206,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front suspension coil spring fouling inner wing(top mounting plate incorrect position)!

thorn in nearside rear tyre sidewall!

Pass 16 Jun 2014 196,974 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 196,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1. Slihgt exhaust blow at centre joint. 2. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 13 May 2013 192,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2012 180,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 180,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 174,178 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 159,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 148,067 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

windscreen has damage below swept area

Fail 21 May 2009 148,067 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

windscreen has damage below swept area

Pass 21 May 2008 136,554 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 136,554 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 121,693 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 121,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 110,660 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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R37 TMO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R37 TMO, 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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R37 TMO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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