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R967 XMJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,509 mi
Last recorded210,509 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 XMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 210,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 207,969 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 202,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SOME OF THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP BULBS OFF

Pass 3 Nov 2011 202,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SOME OF THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP BULBS OFF

Pass 20 Oct 2010 190,542 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 190,542 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 181,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 160,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 149,427 miles

Left front tyre wall has polished area above tyre make and size,not a reason for failure.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 143,128 miles

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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R967 XMJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R967 XMJ, 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 R967 XMJ registered?

R967 XMJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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