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R933 HGN

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,908 mi
Last recorded122,908 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 HGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,109 miles

Offside Rear Lamp water logged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp water logged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,539 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn (or) missing.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,510 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 107,510 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn low around inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,058 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,044 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 68,954 miles

Offside 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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R933 HGN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R933 HGN, 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 HGN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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