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R709 FCV

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,990 mi
Last recorded69,990 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 FCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,990 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

N/s/f inner cv boot split.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 69,990 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

N/s/f inner cv boot split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,626 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

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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R709 FCV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R709 FCV, 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 R709 FCV registered?

R709 FCV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R709 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 FCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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