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R724 JPF

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,206 mi
Last recorded182,206 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 JPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 182,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 182,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2014 179,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 175,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 169,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 159,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 159,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 152,382 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 143,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 143,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 137,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s water inside headlight

Fail 11 Aug 2008 137,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s water inside headlight

Pass 9 Aug 2007 127,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 127,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 116,277 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 116,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R724 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R724 JPF, 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 R724 JPF registered?

R724 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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