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A90 CRL

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 CRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,240 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,197 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,621 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,007 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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A90 CRL is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 A90 CRL, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A90 CRL registered?

A90 CRL is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is A90 CRL safe to buy?

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