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R851 RSN

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 RSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 148,241 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 148,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 136,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 119,518 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 119,515 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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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R851 RSN is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R851 RSN, 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 R851 RSN registered?

R851 RSN is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R851 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 RSN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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