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R388 KNS

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 KNS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,949 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 47,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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R388 KNS is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green 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 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 R388 KNS, 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 R388 KNS registered?

R388 KNS is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R388 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 KNS 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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