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R933 ERL

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,799 mi
Last recorded158,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 ERL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 158,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on outer sills

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 158,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on outer sills

engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 148,759 miles

covers on outer sills

exhaust heatshields insecure

temporary repairs made to exhaust

Fail 2 May 2014 148,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers on outer sills

exhaust heatshields insecure

front brake discs worn and scored

rear anti roll bar links, attachment bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2013 137,146 miles

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

exhaust blow from front pipe

front brake pads worn,front discs in very poor condition

heavy corrosion on rear brake drums

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,rear mounting bushes worn

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 10 May 2012 126,296 miles

covers on sills

exhaust blow from front pipe joint

nearside front tyre worn close to legal minimum on the outer edge

nearside rear worn close to legal minimum

rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Fail 9 May 2012 126,296 miles

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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

covers on sills

exhaust blow from front pipe joint

nearside front tyre worn close to legal minimum on the outer edge

nearside rear worn close to legal minimum

rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Pass 5 May 2011 115,856 miles

covers on sills

exhaust blow from front pipe joint

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter split

rear antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 102,498 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 102,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,863 miles

there may be a problem with the brake servo,after testing brakes with decelerometer it was noticed that the brakes were slow to release

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,196 miles

brake fluid below maximum level

front discs worn and badly lipped

offside front tyre worn on the edges

rear silencer corroded

unable to in spect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2008 81,196 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

brake fluid below maximum level

front discs worn and badly lipped

offside front tyre worn on the edges

rear silencer corroded

unable to in spect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,632 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 62,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,949 miles

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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R933 ERL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R933 ERL, 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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R933 ERL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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