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R409 HSG

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,397 mi
Last recorded90,397 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 HSG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,859 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R409 HSG is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 121,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R409 HSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R409 HSG registered?

R409 HSG is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R409 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 HSG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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