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R150 JSF

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,942 mi
Last recorded85,942 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 JSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 85,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres getting close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,459 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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R150 JSF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R150 JSF, 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 R150 JSF registered?

R150 JSF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R150 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 JSF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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