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R919 NRW

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 NRW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 148,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 148,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 148,616 miles

Front wipers worn but still clearing screen

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

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

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

Offside Rear Offside Rear Tyre Worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 148,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 148,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 148,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 138,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 121,978 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 106,228 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 106,228 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,574 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 74,491 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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R919 NRW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R919 NRW, 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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R919 NRW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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