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R498 SNN

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,845 mi
Last recorded135,845 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 SNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 135,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 135,039 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 135,031 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 135,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning lamp on

rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,710 miles

front registration plate deteriorated and damaged

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside inner drivshaft boot cracking.

rear silincre corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,290 miles

corrosion on rear silincer.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 97,560 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 87,829 miles

Advise, rear tyres have 3-4 mm tread remaining

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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R498 SNN is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R498 SNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R498 SNN?

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What year was R498 SNN registered?

R498 SNN is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R498 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 SNN shows 12 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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