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R302 NHN

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 NHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 138,285 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 134,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise: both rear anti roll bar bushes have play.

advise: exhaust system badly deteriorating .

advise: front anti roll bar bushes have play.

advise: n/s/f inner cvboot split.

advise: slight occassional knock from front and rear.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 134,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise: both rear anti roll bar bushes have play.

advise: exhaust system badly deteriorating .

advise: front anti roll bar bushes have play.

advise: n/s/f inner cvboot split.

advise: slight occassional knock from front and rear.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 122,205 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise : slight knock felt on n/s/f

Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,723 miles

advise: exhaust heatshields have some movement.

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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R302 NHN is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R302 NHN, 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 R302 NHN registered?

R302 NHN is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R302 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 NHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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