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R723 FUP

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,299 mi
Last recorded138,299 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 FUP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 138,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 123,081 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 12,308 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 108,218 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,218 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,184 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 97,184 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R723 FUP is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 121,373 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R723 FUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R723 FUP registered?

R723 FUP is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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