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R28 UKL

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 UKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,135 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,636 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 76,636 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,248 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,455 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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R28 UKL is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R28 UKL, 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 R28 UKL registered?

R28 UKL is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R28 UKL safe to buy?

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