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S913 RAO

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,123 mi
Last recorded166,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 RAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 166,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 161,444 miles

Air Filter Box Loose

E/Oil Leak

NS Inner Cv Boot Split

Rear Box Braking Away

Fail 21 May 2008 161,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air Filter Box Loose

Centre To Rear Joint Rusty

E/Oil Leak

Exh Rattle

NS Inner CV Boot Split

NSR Tyre Cracked

Rear Box Braking Away

Tail Pipe Mount Rusty

Pass 25 May 2007 158,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 152,799 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 146,072 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S913 RAO is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S913 RAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S913 RAO registered?

S913 RAO is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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