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R29 CAW

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,636 mi
Last recorded99,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 73,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,298 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

heat shield on exhaust rattels

Fail 6 Jun 2006 66,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

heatshield on exhaust rattels

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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R29 CAW is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R29 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 R29 CAW registered?

R29 CAW is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R29 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 CAW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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