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R45 GCG

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,749 mi
Last recorded120,749 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 GCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 109,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,846 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing the edges

poor beam image nsf

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,458 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal antislip device missing.

nearside headlamp has a poor beam image.

offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,938 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,905 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

items removed from windscreen which would result in mot failure.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,636 miles

both front inner c.v.boot`s are split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,636 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front inner c.v.boot`s are split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,503 miles

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

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,977 miles

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

heat shield loose on exhaust

osr tyre is down to wear bars 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 67,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,148 miles

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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R45 GCG 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 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 R45 GCG, 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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R45 GCG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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