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R181 XKR

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 XKR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,672 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 66,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 61,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 15 Oct 2005 61,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

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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R181 XKR is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R181 XKR, 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 R181 XKR registered?

R181 XKR is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R181 XKR safe to buy?

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