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R123 VCC

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,916 mi
Last recorded154,916 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 VCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 154,916 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 154,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 139,041 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 139,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 136,131 miles

No clutch pedal rubber fitted.

Rear sub frame corroding both sides.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 129,458 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Nearside rear crossmember corroding.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 129,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Nearside rear crossmember corroding.

Slight play in offside front roll bar link bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,012 miles

One top brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2010 121,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

One top brake light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 115,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 107,240 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 107,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n earside fron tyre catching undertray

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Mar 2007 99,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,742 miles

nearside drive shaft inner boot split

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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R123 VCC is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 113,380 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 VCC, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R123 VCC is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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