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R892 OEC

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,678 mi
Last recorded66,678 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 OEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,711 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,404 miles

n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s rear wheel cylinder brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r wheel cylinder brake pipe corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,292 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 56,292 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,258 miles

both front tyres on limit

tracking

Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,862 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 47,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R892 OEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R892 OEC, 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 R892 OEC registered?

R892 OEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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