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R294 TNN

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,497 mi
Last recorded142,497 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 TNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 142,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

exhaust system rear flange corroded thin

rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2007 130,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 130,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 118,367 miles

front bush of nearside rear suspension arm worn.

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes over fuel tank.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 118,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front bush of nearside rear suspension arm worn.

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes over fuel tank.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 106,015 miles

Brake pipes over fuel tank some slight corrosion.

Off Side Rear tyre 2mm tread depth on outer edge.

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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R294 TNN is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R294 TNN, 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 R294 TNN registered?

R294 TNN is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R294 TNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 TNN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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