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R26 CAW

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,734 mi
Last recorded184,734 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 CAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 184,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 179,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2012 172,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 166,380 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 163,533 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2009 159,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 154,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 149,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 149,852 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 144,903 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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R26 CAW is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R26 CAW, 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 R26 CAW registered?

R26 CAW is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R26 CAW safe to buy?

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