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R668 KGX

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,305 mi
Last recorded81,305 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 KGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 81,305 miles

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Fail 9 May 2013 81,284 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

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

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Pass 10 May 2012 74,386 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,495 miles

Plastic sills fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 14 May 2010 62,565 miles

Cut to offside front outer tyre wall

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 56,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

cut to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,273 miles

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

cut to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2008 51,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,507 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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R668 KGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R668 KGX, 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 R668 KGX registered?

R668 KGX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R668 KGX safe to buy?

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