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R371 BLK

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 BLK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 129,860 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 129,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,888 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 125,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1.advice n/s/r.door not opening from outside.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,919 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jan 2010 119,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 115,679 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 102,240 miles

1.advice rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R371 BLK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 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 R371 BLK, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R371 BLK registered?

R371 BLK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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