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R180 WWL

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,476 mi
Last recorded13,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 WWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,476 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 13,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 5,558 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 30 May 2007 3,423 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2005 92,249 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R180 WWL is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 121,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R180 WWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R180 WWL registered?

R180 WWL is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R180 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 WWL shows 6 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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