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R65 TKL

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,134 mi
Last recorded169,134 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 169,134 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear diff rough when rotated

front pads low

number plates in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2014 169,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear diff rough when rotated

front pads low

number plates in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2014 172,680 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear spring weak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 165,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 165,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,408 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 128,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 121,155 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 113,375 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,430 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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R65 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R65 TKL, 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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R65 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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