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R428 HBA

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,622 mi
Last recorded94,622 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2012 94,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 81,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,800 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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R428 HBA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 R428 HBA, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R428 HBA registered?

R428 HBA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is R428 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 HBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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