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R777 MCR

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 MCR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021
Pass 13 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

pas belt noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2018

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear slight noise osr poss wheel bearing-advantage given to car

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,330 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Rear both brake backing plates deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 47,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Rear both brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,987 miles

Front discs pitted

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,444 miles

General corrosion fo rear subframe and suspension arms

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,948 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine coolant reserve ABOVE maximum level

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,272 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,272 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,844 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,068 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 32,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,217 miles

rear exhaust box corroded no sign of leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,454 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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R777 MCR is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R777 MCR, 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 R777 MCR registered?

R777 MCR is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for R777 MCR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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