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S802 RCV

1998 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,016 mi
Last recorded191,016 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 RCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 191,016 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 168,713 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 138,436 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 138,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 111,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 90,887 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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S802 RCV 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 83.3%.

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 S802 RCV, 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 S802 RCV registered?

S802 RCV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S802 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 RCV shows 6 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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