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R734 XTP

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,036 mi
Last recorded224,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 XTP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 224,036 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 212,823 miles

NSR subframe mounting area repaired, benefit of doubt given as to quality of repair due to the amount of sealant used

play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

rear silencer has been repaired with black paste. appears solid at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2013 212,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre quite deteriorated , replacement should be considered

play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 23 Jun 2011 208,437 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 208,437 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 201,694 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 201,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 194,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 194,829 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 188,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 182,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 170,228 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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R734 XTP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R734 XTP, 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 R734 XTP registered?

R734 XTP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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