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R479 YBU

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 YBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 120,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,664 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,331 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 100,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,634 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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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.

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