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R88 WRW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 WRW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,014 miles

centre exhaust mount has slight crack and minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,739 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,515 miles

near side front tyre worn outer edge

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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R88 WRW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 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 R88 WRW, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R88 WRW?

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What year was R88 WRW registered?

R88 WRW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is R88 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 WRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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