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R732 UKN

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,936 mi
Last recorded126,936 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 UKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 126,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 107,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 107,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside 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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R732 UKN is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon 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 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 R732 UKN, 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 R732 UKN registered?

R732 UKN is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R732 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 UKN 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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