1998 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · R210 XFC
1998 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 152,081 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R210 XFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 152,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R210 XFC Mileage History
- 25/06/2022140,134 mi
- 03/06/2023143,680 mi+3,546 mi
- 30/05/2024146,361 mi+2,681 mi
- 29/05/2025147,863 mi+1,502 mi
- 15/05/2026152,081 mi+4,218 mi
Average of roughly 3,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R210 XFC 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 (R210 XFC) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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