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R192 XUD

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,669 mi
Last recorded176,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 XUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 176,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 176,669 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 168,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 166,876 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 166,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 161,925 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 153,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 153,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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R192 XUD is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R192 XUD, 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 R192 XUD registered?

R192 XUD is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R192 XUD safe to buy?

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