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R194 PCK

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,214 mi
Last recorded142,214 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 PCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,214 miles

o/s/f out rigger need repair soon

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,754 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,549 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 86,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,928 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 83,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 76,032 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 76,032 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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R194 PCK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R194 PCK, 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 R194 PCK registered?

R194 PCK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R194 PCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 PCK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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