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R326 VVR

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 VVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

floor pan and rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,168 miles

rear diff mounts worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,781 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,781 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,656 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,859 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,836 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,798 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

battery insecure

front discs inner edges

general under body corrosion of all parts

Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

brake test not carried out due to broken road spring

front discs inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

could not check right rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,601 miles

could not check right rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,295 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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R326 VVR is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R326 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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R326 VVR is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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