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L19 HEM

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 HEM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2007 89,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 69,260 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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L19 HEM is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L19 HEM, 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 L19 HEM registered?

L19 HEM is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is L19 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 HEM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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