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R451 NEC

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,757 mi
Last recorded208,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 NEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 208,757 miles

drive shaft ends

Fail 21 Jul 2014 205,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 205,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 202,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 198,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 194,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 187,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 178,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 175,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 151,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 126,079 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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R451 NEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R451 NEC, 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 R451 NEC registered?

R451 NEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R451 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 NEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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