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R730 GRO

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,415 mi
Last recorded109,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 GRO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,398 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,318 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,346 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,893 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 102,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,733 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres have cracks on wall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 87,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,654 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2006 80,364 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 80,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R730 GRO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R730 GRO, 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 R730 GRO registered?

R730 GRO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R730 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 GRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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