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R619 CYG

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,860 mi
Last recorded182,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 CYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 182,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 27 Jun 2012 182,860 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 3 Jun 2011 179,642 miles

nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 30 Jun 2010 175,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 161,525 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 161,484 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 151,055 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 149,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 149,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R619 CYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R619 CYG, 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 R619 CYG registered?

R619 CYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R619 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 CYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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