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R727 AFC

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,664 mi
Last recorded176,664 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 AFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 176,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre wall cracked and deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 161,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 105,789 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 143,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 135,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 127,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 116,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 105,711 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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R727 AFC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R727 AFC, 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 R727 AFC registered?

R727 AFC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R727 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 AFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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