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R805 JYG

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 JYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,495 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 93,484 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,819 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW READING

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW READING

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,618 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 78,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,059 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 59,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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R805 JYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R805 JYG, 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 R805 JYG registered?

R805 JYG is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R805 JYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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