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R835 NTO

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,801 mi
Last recorded80,801 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 NTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front / offside front / nearside rear / offsdie rear / and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,250 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the shocker tube

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the shocker tube

Rear sub frame soft and corroded

most brake pipes have varied amounts of corrosion on them

Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 76,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,921 miles

Nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,982 miles

rear catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,387 miles

rear flange of catlyst worn thin.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,692 miles

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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R835 NTO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R835 NTO, 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 R835 NTO registered?

R835 NTO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R835 NTO safe to buy?

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