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R74 WYB

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,679 mi
Last recorded136,679 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 WYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 136,679 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank badly dented

rear suspension bush osr trailing arm poor condition front

Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres perished

nearside front brake binding

rusty ar rear

Fail 28 Mar 2014 133,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres perished

nearside front brake binding

rusty ar rear

Fail 19 Apr 2013 127,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,982 miles

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 122,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 118,668 miles

Exhaust very rusty and weak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

genaral corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,668 miles

Exhaust very rusty and weak

genaral corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,127 miles

Damage to floors

Damage to fuel tank

Exhaust rusty and rattles

Front brake discs rusty

Front brake pads low

General corrosion on underside

o/s & n/s/f lower swivel boots split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,934 miles

Exhaust rattles and is in poor condition

Floors are damaged

Fuel tank is damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 109,934 miles

Exhaust rattles and is in poor condition

Floors are damaged

Fuel tank is damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 105,645 miles

Exhaust is rusty

Front brake pads are low

Play in rear antiroll bar links

Fail 15 Apr 2008 105,645 miles

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

Exhaust is rusty

Front brake pads are low

Play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,489 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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R74 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R74 WYB, 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 R74 WYB registered?

R74 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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