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R469 PTY

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 PTY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 164,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory brake light 3/5 not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

fan belt noise

wet at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2019 157,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 153,676 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear screen not fitted

unable to check brake pipes corrosion due to underseal sprayed.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 153,676 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/n/s (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative o/s/n/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/n/s (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear screen not fitted

unable to check brake pipes corrosion due to underseal sprayed.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 148,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear sill ,under side corroded and holed

Pass 2 Dec 2015 143,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 128,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 121,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 121,341 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,044 miles

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

o/s/f fog light broken and not working

Fail 13 Dec 2010 114,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light broken and not working

Fail 7 Dec 2009 106,440 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 106,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 93,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 86,227 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 78,641 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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R469 PTY is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R469 PTY, 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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R469 PTY is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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