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R746 CJS

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,500 mi
Last recorded146,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 CJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 146,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 146,500 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 138,587 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 138,585 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 128,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 116,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 104,884 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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R746 CJS is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R746 CJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R746 CJS registered?

R746 CJS is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R746 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R746 CJS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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