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R511 THH

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 THH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 177,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 174,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 171,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 167,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 163,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,179 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 156,855 miles

Both O/S tyres perished

Front shocks have slightly reduced damping effect

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 156,855 miles

Both O/S tyres perished

Front shocks have slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 26 Oct 2012 149,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 132,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,395 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 114,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,047 miles

Advise - Front number plate cracked.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 82,406 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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R511 THH is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R511 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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What year was R511 THH registered?

R511 THH is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R511 THH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 THH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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