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R867 OCE

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

252,942 mi
Last recorded252,942 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 OCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 252,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 237,572 miles

front sill panels badly corroded both sides {not in a prescribed area}

Fail 17 Sep 2022 237,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front sill panels badly corroded both sides {not in a prescribed area}

Pass 25 Mar 2021 231,250 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 231,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 229,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 227,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 224,028 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 224,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 220,104 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Aug 2015 217,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 217,359 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 213,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 210,322 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 210,220 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 207,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 203,962 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 203,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 200,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 192,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 183,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 183,536 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 173,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 160,782 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 160,782 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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R867 OCE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R867 OCE, 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 R867 OCE registered?

R867 OCE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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