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R718 GRL

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,483 mi
Last recorded203,483 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 GRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 203,483 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 194,844 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

all four shocks weak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 194,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

all four shocks weak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 183,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 183,795 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front both shocks weak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both shocks weak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 172,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 161,213 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 161,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 149,148 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 149,148 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 138,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 126,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,857 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 86,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,613 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R718 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R718 GRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R718 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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