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R682 DTW

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,122 mi
Last recorded179,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 DTW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 179,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 174,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 170,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 167,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 161,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 141,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 123,771 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 123,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,069 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 110,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 100,335 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 100,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside number plate light was dull

Pass 3 Jan 2007 87,462 miles

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

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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R682 DTW 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 R682 DTW, 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 R682 DTW registered?

R682 DTW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R682 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 DTW 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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