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R716 DGJ

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

141,752 mi
Last recorded141,752 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 DGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 141,539 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 137,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 137,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2021 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2019 130,905 miles

Front catalytic converter rattles inside

Front catalytic converter to middle exhaust joint deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 130,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front catalytic converter rattles inside

Front catalytic converter to middle exhaust joint deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,107 miles

Both rear tyres inner close to limit

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,107 miles

Both rear tyres inner close to limit

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,265 miles

Excessive oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,139 miles

Both front shocks are weak

Engine oil level too low

Excessive oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 119,139 miles

Both front shocks are weak

Engine oil level too low

Excessive oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,710 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,710 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,936 miles

front exhaust silencer baffles rattle

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,377 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,377 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,251 miles

front number plate damaged

front wipers in poor condition

offside rear tyre tread in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,251 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front wipers in poor condition

offside rear tyre tread in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2010 94,891 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,355 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 81,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,057 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 71,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,798 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R716 DGJ is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R716 DGJ, 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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R716 DGJ is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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