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R678 RKX

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,049 mi
Last recorded104,049 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 RKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,545 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,638 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Nov 2016 83,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,424 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,034 miles

Rear Numberplate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,127 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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R678 RKX is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R678 RKX, 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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R678 RKX is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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