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R725 GRO

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,965 mi
Last recorded188,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 GRO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 188,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK O/S

Pass 13 Jun 2013 188,965 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK O/S

Pass 1 Jun 2012 175,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,462 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 13 Jun 2011 164,158 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,743 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 141,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 141,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 131,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,464 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 123,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 112,462 miles

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

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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R725 GRO is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R725 GRO, 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 R725 GRO registered?

R725 GRO is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R725 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 GRO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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