1998 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · R228 AAG
1998 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1998. Recorded mileage 142,477 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1994cc
R228 AAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 142,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R228 AAG Mileage History
- 12/10/2023132,646 mi
- 14/04/2025137,717 mi+5,071 mi
- 14/04/2025137,720 mi+3 mi
- 13/04/2026142,477 mi+4,757 mi
- 14/04/2026142,477 mi
Average of roughly 3,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R228 AAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Forester (R228 AAG) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R228 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R228AAG.
BMW
Z3
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
JAGUAR
XJR
DUCATI
748
HONDA
ROVER
220
HONDA
CIVIC
BMW
528
TVR
CHIMAERA
TOYOTA
PICNIC
DAIHATSU
FOURTRAK