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R692 KDF

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 KDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,129 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,129 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,959 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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R692 KDF is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R692 KDF, 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 R692 KDF registered?

R692 KDF is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R692 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 KDF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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