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R164 HBA

1995 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,873 mi
Last recorded114,873 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 114,873 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 114,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R164 HBA is a 1995 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R164 HBA, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R164 HBA registered?

R164 HBA is a 1995 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is R164 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 HBA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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