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WFAV955

1998 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,074 mi
Last recorded171,074 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFAV955
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2022 171,074 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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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WFAV955 is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WFAV955, 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 WFAV955 registered?

WFAV955 is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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