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R74 TKL

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 132,701 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 132,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 123,309 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 123,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 113,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 113,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 105,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2011 105,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,008 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 88,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 88,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,119 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,020 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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R74 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R74 TKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R74 TKL registered?

R74 TKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R74 TKL safe to buy?

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