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R405 DYG

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,249 mi
Last recorded186,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 DYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 186,249 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 185,925 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 176,015 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 176,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 171,490 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2012 164,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 164,520 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 157,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 149,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 141,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 130,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 118,470 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 118,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 110,101 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 109,916 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 102,951 miles

Offside Rear 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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R405 DYG 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 68.8%.

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 R405 DYG, 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 R405 DYG registered?

R405 DYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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