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R564 PHH

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,324 mi
Last recorded166,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 PHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 166,324 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 166,324 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 158,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 144,445 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 136,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 136,545 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R564 PHH is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R564 PHH, 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 R564 PHH registered?

R564 PHH is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R564 PHH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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