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R202 VCS

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 VCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2006 123,432 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre outter wall scuffed

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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R202 VCS is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R202 VCS, 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 R202 VCS registered?

R202 VCS is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R202 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 VCS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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