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R844 KCD

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,987 mi
Last recorded120,987 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 KCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 120,987 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 120,981 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all exhaust connections and mounts rusting

Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,986 miles

All exhaust connections ver rusty Rear brake pipes where not covered are slightly rusty n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter needs tie

Fail 3 Apr 2014 99,986 miles

All exhaust connections ver rusty Rear brake pipes where not covered are slightly rusty n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter needs tie

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp glass stonechipped

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,079 miles

rear part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,051 miles

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

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

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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R844 KCD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R844 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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R844 KCD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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