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R213 JAR

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,719 mi
Last recorded115,719 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 JAR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,719 miles

Engine oil leak

Front discs worn

N/s/f inner shaft boot deteriorated

O/s/f inner shaft boot split

Rear discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 115,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Front discs worn

N/s/f inner shaft boot deteriorated

O/s/f inner shaft boot split

Rear discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 107,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,653 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,990 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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R213 JAR is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R213 JAR, 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 R213 JAR registered?

R213 JAR is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R213 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 JAR 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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