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R631 CYG

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,081 mi
Last recorded163,081 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 CYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 163,081 miles

bad engine oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to front of car

exhaust badly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r upper spring seat twisted

play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in rear drop links

Fail 15 Nov 2010 162,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 162,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

damage to front and rear of car

engine oil leaking onto exhaust

exhaust repaired

front brake pipes corroded

play in rear drop links

play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 151,754 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 151,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

osr spring sitting funny top mount rubber twisted adv

Pass 16 Oct 2008 138,819 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 138,817 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 125,948 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 125,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 114,521 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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R631 CYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R631 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.

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R631 CYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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