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R447 CAU

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 CAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,350 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 99,350 miles

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

1 segment of high level brake light not working

auxilary belt cracking

both sides rear antiroll bar bushes worn

exhaust tail sectoin corroded and will shortly req attention

front brake discs rusty on inner outer edge

front brake pads appear worn

slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2008 83,653 miles

auxilary belt cracking(power steering)

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Fail 2 May 2008 83,653 miles

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

auxilary belt cracking(power steering)

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2007 71,292 miles

auxilary belt cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs wearing

rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2006 66,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R447 CAU is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 CAU registered?

R447 CAU is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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