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R482 YBU

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 YBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2009 137,236 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 137,236 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 127,196 miles

nearside front inner c/v boot split

Fail 11 Feb 2008 123,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner c/v boot split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 108,840 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 108,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 95,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R482 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R482 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 R482 YBU registered?

R482 YBU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R482 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 YBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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