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R832 KCD

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,732 mi
Last recorded64,732 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 KCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 64,731 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,384 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 64,384 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,774 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bort (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 63,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bort (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,013 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,280 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,280 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 57,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pump hose nut (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,981 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 52,981 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,073 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 48,073 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,442 miles

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

all rear suspension componenets corrded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear suspension componenets corrded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 21,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R832 KCD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R832 KCD, 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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R832 KCD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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