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R183 PCK

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,976 mi
Last recorded209,976 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 PCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 209,976 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 209,684 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 209,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 203,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 199,695 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 187,109 miles

Nearside front fog light broken

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc guard corroded

Offside front fog light insecure

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Fail 10 Jan 2014 186,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Nearside front fog light broken

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc guard corroded

Offside front fog light insecure

Rear exhuast silencer corroded

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Pass 31 Jan 2013 175,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 175,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 152,812 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 152,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 141,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 141,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 130,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 110,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 103,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 103,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 977,921 miles

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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R183 PCK is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R183 PCK, 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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R183 PCK is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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