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R615 HGX

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 HGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,174 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,551 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 70,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 67,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,393 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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R615 HGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R615 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R615 HGX registered?

R615 HGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R615 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 HGX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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