MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside inner cv boot split
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside inner cv boot split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes over fuel tank not visible for inspection and may be corroded
brake pipes over fuel tank not visible for inspection and may be corroded
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R62 CHK is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R62 CHK, 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 R62 CHK registered?
R62 CHK is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 1997.
Is R62 CHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R62 CHK shows 12 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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