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R944 NRR

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

119,065 mi
Last recorded119,065 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 NRR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 119,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 from inside to both sides rear junction underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres cracked/perished

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake backing plates corroded/missing

high level stop light part inoperative

sill covers fitted...unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

high level stop light part inoperative

noise from auxilliary drive belts

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

sill covers fitted...unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Apr 2017 115,144 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working with position lamps switched on (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

high level stop light part inoperative

noise from auxilliary drive belts

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

sill covers fitted...unable to fully inspect

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

crank pulley not running true ( causing noise from auxilliary belts?)

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 May 2016 112,063 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

crankshaft pulley not running true (causing noise from auxilliary belts?)

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 May 2015 108,651 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake backing plates corroded (front+rear)

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

road noise noticed when driven ...slight roughness in rear wheel bearings?

Pass 22 May 2015 108,651 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake backing plates corroded (front+rear)

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

road noise noticed when driven ...slight roughness in rear wheel bearings?

Pass 22 May 2014 104,930 miles

high level stop light part inoperative

rear brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 22 May 2014 104,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

high level stop light part inoperative

rear brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2013 101,179 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

high level stop light part inoperative

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

Fail 30 May 2013 101,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

high level stop light part inoperative

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

Pass 2 May 2012 95,148 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 95,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,792 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 83,166 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 83,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,844 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 62,228 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 62,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 5 May 2006 56,381 miles

nearside rear suspension of car is sitting low

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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R944 NRR is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R944 NRR, 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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R944 NRR is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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