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R689 XKW

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,456 mi
Last recorded136,456 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 XKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 136,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,721 miles

check engine light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator unit damaged

oil leak?

Fail 23 Jan 2015 133,721 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

check engine light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator unit damaged

oil leak?

Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,439 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 131,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 127,737 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner c.v.gaiter split

Pass 6 Jan 2012 124,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 113,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,133 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm

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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R689 XKW is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R689 XKW, 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 R689 XKW registered?

R689 XKW is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R689 XKW safe to buy?

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