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R395 JNA

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,345 mi
Last recorded177,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 JNA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 177,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 172,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 167,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 167,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 161,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 156,189 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 156,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 148,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 148,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 142,759 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 142,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 134,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 134,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 127,687 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 127,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R395 JNA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R395 JNA, 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 R395 JNA registered?

R395 JNA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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