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R476 MWO

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,091 mi
Last recorded137,091 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 MWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,091 miles

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

rust on inner sills

Pass 1 Nov 2013 117,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 110,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 107,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 101,018 miles

n/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,397 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,976 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 MWO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

R476 MWO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R476 MWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 MWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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