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R724 DGJ

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,676 mi
Last recorded139,676 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 DGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 139,676 miles

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

nearside front inner cv gator split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 139,676 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner cv gator split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 134,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 129,876 miles

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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R724 DGJ is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R724 DGJ, 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 R724 DGJ registered?

R724 DGJ is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R724 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 DGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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