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R174 DDM

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 DDM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,479 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 96,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,593 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,593 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wing damaged

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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R174 DDM is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R174 DDM, 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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What year was R174 DDM registered?

R174 DDM is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R174 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 DDM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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