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RNG 8R

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 8R
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 136,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,361 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 55,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,646 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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RNG 8R is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 67,736 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 RNG 8R, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RNG 8R registered?

RNG 8R is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is RNG 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNG 8R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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