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R934 HGN

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 HGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 140,891 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 134,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 134,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 129,153 miles

Exhaust pipe joins corroding back box of exhaust outer skin in poor condition.

Nearside front and rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 124,924 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 124,924 miles

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

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes worn

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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R934 HGN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R934 HGN, 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 R934 HGN registered?

R934 HGN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R934 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R934 HGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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