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R237 OUG

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,559 mi
Last recorded15,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 OUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,559 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 148,061 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s anmd o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre need checking soon

Pass 14 Jun 2012 148,061 miles

n/s anmd o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre need checking soon

Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 133,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 133,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,404 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 116,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,375 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 106,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 81,376 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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R237 OUG is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R237 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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What year was R237 OUG registered?

R237 OUG is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R237 OUG safe to buy?

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