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R965 NPB

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

236,999 mi
Last recorded236,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 NPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 236,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on insides.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 236,991 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 224,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 221,319 miles

check engine light on

indicator switch faulty

wheelbearing noise from rear on brake test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 209,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 199,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 199,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 184,721 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 184,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 169,392 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 169,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 154,561 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front drive-shaft inner boots split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 141,863 miles

front driveshafts inner boots split

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 129,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front driveshaft inner boot perished

Fail 17 Dec 2007 116,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner driveshaft boots split n/s and o/s

rear anti-roll bar links worn slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2007 116,943 miles

inner driveshaft boots split n/s and o/s

rear anti-roll bar links worn slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2006 105,132 miles

inner c/v boots split

silencer rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2005 92,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R965 NPB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R965 NPB, 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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R965 NPB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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