MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,527 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Clutch pedal rubber split
Exhaust header heatshileds rattling
N/s registration bulb little dim
Rear washer jet missing screen Slight smear from all blades
Screw in n/s/r tyre
Weather boots adrift on rear shock absorbers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Clutch pedal rubber split
Engine oil leak - front crank oil seal and o/s rocker gasket
Exhaust header heatshileds rattling
N/s registration bulb little dim
Rear washer jet missing screen Slight smear from all blades
Screw in n/s/r tyre
Weather boots adrift on rear shock absorbers
Clutch very heavy & noisey
Exhaust header heatshields rattling
Front & rear number plates cracked
Front anti roll bar drop links, slight separation & play becoming evident
Rear anti roll bar drop links, slight separation & play becoming evident
Rear number plate bulbs dim
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R479 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol 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 R479 YBU, 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 R479 YBU registered?
R479 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 1998.
Is R479 YBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R479 YBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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