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R539 KFE

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,763 mi
Last recorded197,763 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 KFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 197,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rack ball end worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 167,303 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight play in n/s rack ball end

Fail 29 Jul 2009 167,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight play in n/s rack ball end

Pass 8 Aug 2008 149,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres feathered and n/s rear wearing low

Fail 8 Aug 2008 149,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres feathered and n/s rear wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 124,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 100,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 100,537 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 100,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R539 KFE is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R539 KFE, 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 R539 KFE registered?

R539 KFE is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R539 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 KFE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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