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R671 SST

1998 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,509 mi
Last recorded159,509 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester Gls110,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 SST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 159,509 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear whweel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 5 May 2009 159,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear whweel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 7 Jan 2008 144,075 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 144,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 137,905 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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R671 SST is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R671 SST, 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 R671 SST registered?

R671 SST is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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