CarVerify

Free Car Check

R676 DNT

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,706 mi
Last recorded125,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,706 miles

advised chip in screen

advised nsf cv boot

advised slight corrosion to brake pipes

advised unabel to check brake pipes above fuel tank

advised underside of car is very muddy

Fail 10 Jan 2011 125,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advised chip in screen

advised nsf cv boot

advised slight corrosion to brake pipes

advised unabel to check brake pipes above fuel tank

advised underside of car is very muddy

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,951 miles

advised rear tyres low3mm tread

advised boot handel broken

advised front number plate delaminted

advised nsf cv boot split not ecessive

advised slight corrosion rear brake pipes

advised slight fraying osf seatbelt

advised small chip in screen

Fail 25 Jan 2010 117,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advised boot handel broken

advised front number plate delaminted

advised nsf cv boot split not ecessive

advised rear tyres low3mm tread

advised slight corrosion rear brake pipes

advised slight fraying osf seatbelt

advised small chip in screen

Pass 30 Jan 2009 112,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 107,796 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 107,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 102,427 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 102,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 95,898 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R676 DNT is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R676 DNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R676 DNT?

You can check the full history of R676 DNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R676 DNT registered?

R676 DNT is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is R676 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 DNT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R676 DNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R676 DNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.