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R725 AEW

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 AEW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,164 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s rear sill

knocking from front tie rods

o/s/r strut damp

sill trims fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2011 19,164 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s rear sill

knocking from front tie rods

o/s/r strut damp

sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,904 miles

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

n/s front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Fail 21 Jul 2009 1,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,503 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti slip pas worn through on corner

Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,902 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 90,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 82,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 81,794 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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R725 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R725 AEW, 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 R725 AEW registered?

R725 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R725 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 AEW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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