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R719 CDA

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,911 mi
Last recorded154,911 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 154,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 145,662 miles

Mid exhaust bracket cracket, but exaust system adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear child seat fitted, unable to inspect adult seat belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 131,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 127,054 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,705 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner c/v boot split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 114,392 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,343 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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R719 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R719 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 R719 CDA registered?

R719 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R719 CDA safe to buy?

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