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R226 PVK

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,002 mi
Last recorded124,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 PVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 124,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 108,245 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 108,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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R226 PVK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol 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 R226 PVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R226 PVK?

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What year was R226 PVK registered?

R226 PVK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R226 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 PVK 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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