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B11 FFT

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,410 mi
Last recorded157,410 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 FFT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2011 157,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 152,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 143,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 128,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 117,718 miles

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

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

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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B11 FFT is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests 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 B11 FFT, 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 B11 FFT registered?

B11 FFT is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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