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R476 EJO

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,678 mi
Last recorded220,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 EJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 220,678 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight movement

rear propshaft stabilizer bar has slight movement in rubber bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2011 220,674 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight movement

rear propshaft stabilizer bar has slight movement in rubber bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2010 208,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 199,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 186,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 172,683 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 172,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 156,030 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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R476 EJO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R476 EJO, 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 R476 EJO registered?

R476 EJO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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