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R182 KDG

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,771 mi
Last recorded123,771 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 KDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,771 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system very corroded/slight blow at front join

front discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system very corroded/slight blow at front join

front discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,554 miles

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

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

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

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

rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2014 106,542 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,437 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

child seats nearside and offside rear

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 96,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,030 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot split open

nearside rear tyre worn on edge on raised platform section of tread

offside front inner constant velocity joint boot split open

oil leaks from engine

two bulbs in high level light not working amounting to approx 25%

Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot split open

nearside rear tyre worn on edge on raised platform section of tread

offside front inner constant velocity joint boot split open

oil leaks from engine

two bulbs in high level light not working amounting to approx 25%

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,325 miles

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

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

near side front inner drive shaft gater split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,707 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 77,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chip in offside head light

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,719 miles

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

chip in offside head light

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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R182 KDG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R182 KDG, 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 R182 KDG registered?

R182 KDG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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