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R650 JPB

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 JPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 92,124 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 92,124 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,671 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,852 miles

both rear light lenses cracked but not showing incorrect light

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,858 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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R650 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R650 JPB, 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 R650 JPB registered?

R650 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R650 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 JPB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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