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R966 NPB

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,679 mi
Last recorded142,679 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 NPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 135,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 123,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,539 miles

rear exhaust slight blow and corrded

unerside of car covered in mud

Pass 5 Mar 2007 104,913 miles

o/s head lamp pattern poor † †n/s mirror missing † †corrosion to rear metal brake pipes † †slight movement in rear anti roll bar links † †rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,731 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes †raer silencer in poor condition †general corrosion underneath

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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R966 NPB is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R966 NPB, 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 R966 NPB registered?

R966 NPB is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R966 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 NPB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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