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R394 UOD

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,289 mi
Last recorded148,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 UOD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 148,289 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 134,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,781 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 99,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,698 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 73,180 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 73,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R394 UOD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R394 UOD, 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 R394 UOD registered?

R394 UOD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R394 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 UOD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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