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R970 NFE

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,795 mi
Last recorded151,795 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 NFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 151,795 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

excessive corrosion in nearside front floor but just outside perscribed failure area

heavy corrosion in nearside end of rear crossmember

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight insecurity in rear fog light

Fail 12 Nov 2014 151,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

excessive corrosion in nearside front floor but just outside perscribed failure area

heavy corrosion in nearside end of rear crossmember

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight insecurity in rear fog light

Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,229 miles

both rear antiroll bar droplinks have some play in top bushes

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipes

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

stone damage to offside headlight lens

Fail 2 Jul 2013 135,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear antiroll bar droplinks have some play in top bushes

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipes

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

stone damage to offside headlight lens

Fail 2 Jul 2012 123,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,124 miles

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

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

Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some condensation in offside headlamp lens slightly affecting light output.

Some play in front anti-roll bar, nearside link top joint.

Some play in rear anti-roll bar, both links top joints.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,617 miles

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some condensation in offside headlamp lens slightly affecting light output.

Some play in front anti-roll bar, nearside link top joint.

Some play in rear anti-roll bar, both links top joints.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 108,321 miles

2 out of 8 segments of high level brake light not working

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

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

nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped

nearside front tyre has small split in outer wall

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

tow ball partially obscuring rear number plate advise moving to lower setting

Fail 29 Jun 2009 101,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,962 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,268 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 74,966 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R970 NFE is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R970 NFE, 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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What year was R970 NFE registered?

R970 NFE is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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