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R46 FRL

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 FRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,356 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,766 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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R46 FRL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R46 FRL, 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 R46 FRL registered?

R46 FRL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R46 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 FRL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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