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R706 HBA

1998 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,379 mi
Last recorded88,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,379 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,782 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,764 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,704 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,838 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,715 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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R706 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R706 HBA, 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 R706 HBA registered?

R706 HBA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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