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R239 DNT

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,045 miles

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

stone chip nearside wind screen in the centre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,990 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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R239 DNT is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R239 DNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R239 DNT registered?

R239 DNT is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R239 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 DNT shows 10 tests 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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