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R864 AKU

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,791 mi
Last recorded45,791 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 AKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 45,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2013 37,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,182 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

advise o/s and n/s front inner c/v boots split.advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o/s and n/s front inner c/v boots split.advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,940 miles

advise o/s and n/s front inner c/v boots split.advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,039 miles

advise n/s rear light lens damaged. advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,540 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)

clutch slipping

Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch slipping

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,583 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 28,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,543 miles

Nearside Front 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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R864 AKU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R864 AKU, 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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R864 AKU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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