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R418 DNT

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 150,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 144,181 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 144,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear shocks little damping affect

Pass 8 May 2014 139,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 133,910 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 133,827 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 127,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 127,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 120,905 miles

advise front inner drive shaft boots split n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 23 Apr 2010 114,201 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

rear number needs change soon

Pass 5 May 2009 107,437 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills unable inspect plastic covers

Fail 5 May 2009 107,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s outer sills unable inspect plastic covers

Pass 8 May 2008 97,685 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills unable to inspect plastic covers

Pass 4 May 2007 86,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 76,163 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 76,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R418 DNT 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 R418 DNT, 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 R418 DNT registered?

R418 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R418 DNT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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