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R817 LJK

1998 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 LJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 119,981 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 103,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,295 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,727 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber self leveling not functioning, low at the rear end.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,726 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers self levelling type noi longer functioning as they should, vehicle low at the rear, suggest replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,816 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,043 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,952 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness on drive shafts

dirty underside

general wear in suspension bushes

travel on park brake

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,214 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)

underside of vehicle covered in mud

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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R817 LJK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R817 LJK, 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 R817 LJK registered?

R817 LJK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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