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R652 SDF

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 SDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,513 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,355 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracked and perished on the inner side wall

offside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,612 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,600 miles

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

surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 18 Jul 2009 40,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2008 40,068 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 38,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,909 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 34,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

DIRT PENETRATING NO.PLATE LAMINATE LIFTING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

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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R652 SDF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R652 SDF, 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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What year was R652 SDF registered?

R652 SDF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R652 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 SDF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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