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R110 FGU

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 FGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,091 miles

Offside Rear bush has slight play

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear bush has slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,697 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,097 miles

Advise F/No plate deterioating "G" just legable

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,875 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,143 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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R110 FGU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R110 FGU, 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 R110 FGU registered?

R110 FGU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R110 FGU safe to buy?

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