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R852 JNK

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,826 mi
Last recorded111,826 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 JNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,801 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,763 miles

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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,688 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,688 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar 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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R852 JNK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R852 JNK, 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 R852 JNK registered?

R852 JNK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R852 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 JNK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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