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R865 VJF

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,023 mi
Last recorded155,023 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 VJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 155,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 144,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 126,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 119,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,674 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,082 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension bushes worn and starting to split but not excessive

Fail 9 Apr 2009 101,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension bushes worn and starting to split but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 99,157 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 93,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R865 VJF is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R865 VJF, 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 R865 VJF registered?

R865 VJF is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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