MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bad oil leak from engine
emissions close to limit
o/s/f brake holding slightly
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
bad oil leak from engine
emissions close to limit
o/s/f brake holding slightly
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 KRG 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 80%.
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 R196 KRG, 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 R196 KRG registered?
R196 KRG is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 1997.
Is R196 KRG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 KRG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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