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R29 RRB

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,386 mi
Last recorded139,386 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 RRB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2010 139,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 134,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 120,370 miles

rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,233 miles

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

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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R29 RRB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 RRB, 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 R29 RRB registered?

R29 RRB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R29 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 RRB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R29 RRB have outstanding finance?

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