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R41 JWT

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

159,412 mi
Last recorded159,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 JWT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 159,412 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Boot floor to back panel corroded and separated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F fog light damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre cut

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle support beam bushes weak n/s and o/s

n/s track control arm rear bush weak

o/s track control arm rear bush weak

widespread corrosion on and around rear suspension

Fail 25 Jun 2010 150,549 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 150,549 miles

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 146,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 146,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 135,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 135,386 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 123,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 123,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 111,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 111,491 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 99,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 99,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R41 JWT is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R41 JWT, 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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R41 JWT is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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