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R165 GGR

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,173 mi
Last recorded132,173 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 GGR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 132,173 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,870 miles

under side of vechicle muddy due to off roading

Fail 16 Jun 2010 122,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

under side of vechicle muddy due to off roading

Fail 20 Nov 2007 122,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 122,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 113,013 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 112,834 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 102,461 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low.

engine oil level almost on minimum.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 102,461 miles

coolant level low.

engine oil level almost on minimum.

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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R165 GGR is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R165 GGR, 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 R165 GGR registered?

R165 GGR is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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