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R793 VUX

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 VUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 104,409 miles

rear suspension looking low

Fail 30 Jun 2009 104,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension looking low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,844 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,122 miles

some corrosion to front shock absorbers

some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R793 VUX is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 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 R793 VUX, 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 R793 VUX registered?

R793 VUX is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R793 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 VUX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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