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R611 MJU

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,238 mi
Last recorded110,238 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 MJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 110,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Underbody and Brake pipes undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 22 May 2026 110,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Underbody and Brake pipes undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 101,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,243 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,428 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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R611 MJU is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R611 MJU, 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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R611 MJU is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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