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R479 SSN

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,757 mi
Last recorded148,757 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 SSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 148,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 145,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 139,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 139,599 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 127,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 127,994 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R479 SSN is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R479 SSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R479 SSN registered?

R479 SSN is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R479 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 SSN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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