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R304 NES

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 NES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear no plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2009 95,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear no plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 88,271 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,271 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,340 miles

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

rear registration plate is cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,723 miles

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

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

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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R304 NES 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 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 R304 NES, 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 R304 NES registered?

R304 NES is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R304 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 NES 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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