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R619 CDC

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,119 mi
Last recorded157,119 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 CDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 157,119 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 153,831 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 144,043 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 135,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,611 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 129,620 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 113,466 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,695 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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R619 CDC is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R619 CDC, 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 R619 CDC registered?

R619 CDC is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R619 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 CDC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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