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L297 YVV

1994 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 YVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,252 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,111 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 82,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L297 YVV is a 1994 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L297 YVV, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L297 YVV?

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What year was L297 YVV registered?

L297 YVV is a 1994 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L297 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L297 YVV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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