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WLZ 8015

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 8015
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,752 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,263 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot split

first cat to second cat flange badly corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,627 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

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

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

exhaust cat to mid flange badly corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust cat to mid section flange bably corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,154 miles

exhaust cat to mid section flange bably corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 63,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear floors and chassis rails light corrosion

headlamp aims on lower limit unable to adjust

plastic trims shields and guards coverting some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

vehicle has been standing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,663 miles

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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WLZ 8015 is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WLZ 8015, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLZ 8015 registered?

WLZ 8015 is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is WLZ 8015 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 8015 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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