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R905 CAC

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,003 mi
Last recorded148,003 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 CAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 148,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 139,178 miles

antifreeze leak????

clutch stiff

front exhaust flange to fron t pipe very corrodded

inner edges front brake dics corrodded

n/s/door mirror taped up

n/s/f inner cv boot split (joint worn!!!!!)

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust heat sheild corrodded

starter motor hanging in

Fail 12 Feb 2010 139,178 miles

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

antifreeze leak????

clutch stiff

front exhaust flange to fron t pipe very corrodded

inner edges front brake dics corrodded

n/s/door mirror taped up

n/s/f inner cv boot split (joint worn!!!!!)

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust heat sheild corrodded

starter motor hanging in

Pass 30 Jan 2009 134,499 miles

both rear tyres bald edges and close to legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre bald inner edge and close to legal limit of 1.6mm

slight play in nearside front roll bar link lower bush

Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,742 miles

nearside rear tyre bald edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear silencer outer skin rusting away

Pass 14 Feb 2007 126,946 miles

as per test no-413215347080

Fail 14 Feb 2007 126,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cutting off on inside of tread

Pass 10 Feb 2006 117,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 117,820 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R905 CAC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 R905 CAC, 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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R905 CAC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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