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R480 AOE

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 101,363 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,616 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,330 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 66,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,649 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,637 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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R480 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R480 AOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R480 AOE registered?

R480 AOE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R480 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 AOE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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