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R770 MTL

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,270 mi
Last recorded111,270 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 MTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,037 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,122 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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R770 MTL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R770 MTL, 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 R770 MTL registered?

R770 MTL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R770 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 MTL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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