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R773 JPF

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,689 mi
Last recorded121,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 JPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 121,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2010 121,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

tempory bonnet opening device fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 114,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 18 Dec 2009 114,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 2 Dec 2008 107,315 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 99,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 93,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 88,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 88,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R773 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R773 JPF, 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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R773 JPF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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