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R324 VVR

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,930 mi
Last recorded116,930 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 VVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,930 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded away

front and rear shockers getting week

slight play in the nearside and offside front roll bar drop link bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2010 116,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no. plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,321 miles

front no. plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2009 115,829 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

no spare wheel

Fail 5 Oct 2009 115,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

no spare wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2008 115,538 miles

n/s & o/s outer clips to chassis on sump splash gaurd missing.

rear wiper rubber ripped

Pass 25 Sep 2007 112,498 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 112,498 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 109,716 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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R324 VVR is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R324 VVR, 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 R324 VVR registered?

R324 VVR is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R324 VVR safe to buy?

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