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R708 CDA

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,132 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,916 miles

both front tyres close to legal l;imit. †front brake pads low. †rear subframe corroded. †rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion. †road springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,954 miles

exhaust system corroded (rear silencer heavy corrosion)

rear suspension trailing arms, front bushes seperating

slight streak from offside front wiper

slight wear in both rear and nearside front anti-roll bar link rods.

very slight wear in offside of steering rack

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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R708 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R708 CDA, 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 R708 CDA registered?

R708 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R708 CDA safe to buy?

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