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R334 VAV

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,927 mi
Last recorded84,927 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 VAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,927 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,279 miles

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Very slight wear/play at offside end of steering rack.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,171 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,863 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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R334 VAV is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R334 VAV, 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 R334 VAV registered?

R334 VAV is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R334 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 VAV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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