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R166 KNJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,618 mi
Last recorded157,618 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 KNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 157,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 149,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s head light chip in glass

Pass 29 Jun 2010 149,956 miles

o/s head light chip in glass

Pass 19 Jun 2009 135,785 miles

nsf inner cv boot split

os head light chip in glass

os washer jet inop [twin]

Fail 18 Jun 2009 135,785 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf inner cv boot split

os head light chip in glass

os washer jet inop [twin]

Pass 3 Jul 2008 120,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,428 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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R166 KNJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R166 KNJ, 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 R166 KNJ registered?

R166 KNJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R166 KNJ safe to buy?

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