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R29 PWP

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 PWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake disc's are ex-pitted

n/s inner drive shaft seal has split & causeing seepage

oil level is verry low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,418 miles

front brake disc's are ex-pitted

n/s inner drive shaft seal has split & causeing seepage

oil level is verry low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,130 miles

corrosion on brake discs

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,644 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust section

slight play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R29 PWP is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 PWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R29 PWP registered?

R29 PWP is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R29 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 PWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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