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R343 NNP

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,254 mi
Last recorded12,254 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 NNP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,254 miles

corrosion to rear break pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2013 116,291 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe covered - unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust box - outer casing peeling

Fail 3 Oct 2013 116,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r brake pipe covered - unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust box - outer casing peeling

Fail 14 Aug 2013 116,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust holed in several places

Fornt brake disc inner surfaces badly pitted.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,724 miles

Considerable rust formed on rear subframe

Front brake disk inner surfaces badly pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 109,179 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Considerable rust forming on rear subframe

Front disc inner surfaces badly corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 101,667 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 101,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides front drive shaft inner gaiter split

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/front brake binding

Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,408 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 94,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,014 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R343 NNP is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R343 NNP, 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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R343 NNP is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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