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R802 AUX

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,216 mi
Last recorded163,216 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 AUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 163,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 137,519 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre shoulder worn

Fail 8 May 2008 137,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre shoulder worn

Pass 10 May 2007 122,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 110,751 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R802 AUX is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R802 AUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R802 AUX registered?

R802 AUX is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R802 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 AUX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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