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R187 PTN

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,906 mi
Last recorded157,906 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 PTN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 157,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads appear low

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 22 May 2006 143,382 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.6MM

REAR WIPERBLADE WORN

Fail 12 May 2006 143,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

rear wiperblade worn

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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R187 PTN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R187 PTN, 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 R187 PTN registered?

R187 PTN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R187 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 PTN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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