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R447 NVK

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,778 mi
Last recorded201,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 NVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 201,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CLUTC PEDAL ANTISLIP RUBBER INSECURE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 198,229 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING. N/S/F INDICATER LENSE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. O/S/R INDICATER LENSE REPAIRED WITH TAPE.

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 198,228 miles

Nearside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING. N/S/F INDICATER LENSE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. O/S/R INDICATER LENSE REPAIRED WITH TAPE.

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 198,204 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 193,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

nearside frontindicator lens damaged and repaired with tape

off side rear light unit damaged and repaired with red tape

rear silencerouter skin badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 190,211 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 186,051 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 179,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 169,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 159,670 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 159,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 150,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 138,380 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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R447 NVK 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 69.2%.

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 R447 NVK, 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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R447 NVK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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