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R223 OUG

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 OUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,777 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,703 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,069 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,983 miles

nearside front brake disc corroding on inside face

offside front brake disc corroding on inside face

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,286 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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R223 OUG is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R223 OUG, 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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R223 OUG is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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