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R565 JGD

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,058 mi
Last recorded122,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 JGD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 122,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2007 109,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 102,943 miles

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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R565 JGD is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver 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 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R565 JGD, 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 R565 JGD registered?

R565 JGD is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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