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S987 RKL

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,797 mi
Last recorded126,797 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 RKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,797 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 126,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 121,373 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,331 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,801 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 103,598 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,945 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 95,348 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 86,840 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S987 RKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S987 RKL, 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 S987 RKL registered?

S987 RKL is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S987 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 RKL shows 18 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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