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R506 THH

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,767 mi
Last recorded128,767 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 THH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bit dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both and trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

front shock absorbers weak - negligible damping effect

Fail 14 Mar 2016 128,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high both are high (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired of both outer sill repaired areas (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sills at both sides badly corroded (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bit dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both and trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

front shock absorbers weak - negligible damping effect

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,986 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 127,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 126,694 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,834 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,469 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 122,469 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,214 miles

chip at w/screen

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

sump starting to corrode

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight rumble at o/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,214 miles

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

chip at w/screen

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

sump starting to corrode

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight rumble at o/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,187 miles

exhaust system starting to corroed

n/s/f wiper torn

o/s/f side light dull

sump pourse and damp

various bushes starting to splitt

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2009 113,979 miles

chip at w/screen

frt discs corroded

slight play at frt wheels

various signs of small oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2009 113,979 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip at w/screen

frt discs corroded

slight play at frt wheels

various signs of small oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2008 111,377 miles

chip at w/screen

Fail 24 Mar 2008 111,377 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

chip at w/screen

various brake pipes corroding

very slight play at rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 107,646 miles

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Fail 28 Mar 2007 107,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

alt. belt heavly cracked

both front wipers torn

n/s/r wheel very slightly rough when spun

slight play at steering rack

small chip at windscreen

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2006 104,013 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 104,013 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R506 THH is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R506 THH, 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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R506 THH is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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