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R422 VOF

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,680 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe areas

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,867 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,795 miles

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

Engine has a oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,839 miles

exhaust getting poor

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,646 miles

Advise rear silencer rusty.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,988 miles

Advise rear silencer rusty.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,613 miles

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

exhaust getting poor

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,117 miles

o/s rear bumper , corner lose

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,359 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,359 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,035 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,031 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

brake binding unable to test o/s wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,265 miles

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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R422 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R422 VOF, 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 R422 VOF registered?

R422 VOF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R422 VOF safe to buy?

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