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R39 PWP

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 PWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 134,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 130,004 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,787 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,467 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 122,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,682 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,799 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusted through

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,359 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,407 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,580 miles

cracks in side walls of rear tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2011 113,578 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracks in side walls of rear tyres

lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,465 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish and crack but not showing cords yet,advise replacing soon

Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,484 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 87,117 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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R39 PWP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R39 PWP, 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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R39 PWP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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