MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear anti roll bar, link bars bushes starting to wear
exhaust system starting to crack at join
front number plate cracked
n/s/f inner cv joint split
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
advise front exhaust repaired
n/s inner gator split
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s inner gator split
rear suspension bushes worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R534 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R534 AEW, 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 R534 AEW registered?
R534 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 12 November 1997.
Is R534 AEW safe to buy?
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