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R811 JYG

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,212 mi
Last recorded131,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 JYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,212 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 126,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 126,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade bent

Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 112,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,120 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 106,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 83,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R811 JYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R811 JYG, 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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R811 JYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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