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R417 WNO

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 WNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension units corroded

exhaust system has minor leak

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension units corroded

exhaust system has minor leak

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 96,479 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 93,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Missing rear silencer box (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,957 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

down pipe heat shield rattling [corroded]

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,913 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanger (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine oil ()

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

down pipe heat shield rattling [corroded]

Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 92,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,618 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

emissions unstable - probably due to exhaust blow

sill covers fitted - obscuring sill panels

slight exhaust blow on flange , flange rusted away ... secure at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

emissions unstable - probably due to exhaust blow

sill covers fitted - obscuring sill panels

slight exhaust blow on flange , flange rusted away ... secure at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2014 854,476 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 78,721 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,628 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 70,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,771 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R417 WNO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 R417 WNO, 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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R417 WNO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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