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S537 RKJ

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,961 mi
Last recorded52,961 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 RKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,961 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,961 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,603 miles

nearside door mirror smashed

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,081 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror smashed

Fail 17 Dec 2007 49,047 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low & discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Dec 2006 46,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,464 miles

nail in tyre

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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S537 RKJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon 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 S537 RKJ, 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 S537 RKJ registered?

S537 RKJ is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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