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R636 XKX

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,099 mi
Last recorded90,099 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 XKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 59,438 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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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R636 XKX is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R636 XKX, 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 R636 XKX registered?

R636 XKX is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R636 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 XKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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