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R710 CDA

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 131,323 miles

Battery loose

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 131,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery loose

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 118,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 114,224 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2008 108,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 100,163 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R710 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R710 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 R710 CDA registered?

R710 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R710 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 CDA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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