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R748 DGJ

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 DGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 107,346 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear quarter pannel dammage

underside of vechicle wet when tested

Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

startermotor nut missing

Fail 18 Feb 2008 98,695 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

startermotor nut missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 82,791 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 82,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,798 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r shockabsorber piston

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R748 DGJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R748 DGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R748 DGJ registered?

R748 DGJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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