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R768 NLJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 NLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 137,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 132,210 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 132,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 128,024 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R768 NLJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R768 NLJ, 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 R768 NLJ registered?

R768 NLJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R768 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 NLJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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