MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,608 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
forward exhaust flange slight blowing
front brake discs worn
rear subframe corroded
windscreen slight damage
f/o/s tyre wall slightly damaged
rear brake pipes corroded
rear drums corroded
windscreen slight damage
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
f/o/s tyre wall slightly damaged
r/n/s tyre edge worn
rear brake pipes corroded
rear drums corroded
windscreen slight damage
rear anti-roll bar links bushes worn
rear brake drums corroded
rear subframe corroded
w/screen slight damage
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
rear anti-roll bar links bushes worn
rear brake drums corroded
rear subframe corroded
w/screen slight damage
rear drums rusty
rear exhaust box outer cover corroded/slight blowing
rear number plate slightly damaged
rear subframe corroded
windscreen slight damage
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R174 KDG is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R174 KDG, 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 KDG registered?
R174 KDG is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R174 KDG safe to buy?
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