CarVerify

Free Car Check

R676 SCU

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 SCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,468 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 76,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 May 2011 69,589 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 May 2010 62,911 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,847 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 40,066 miles

nearside tyre outer secondary tread heavily worn

offside tyre inner secondary tread heavily worn

Pass 22 May 2007 26,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,305 miles

both rear main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R676 SCU is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R676 SCU, 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

How do I check the history of R676 SCU?

You can check the full history of R676 SCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R676 SCU registered?

R676 SCU is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R676 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 SCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R676 SCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R676 SCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.