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R755 NNJ

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,695 mi
Last recorded172,695 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 NNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 172,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 165,350 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 165,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 158,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 158,768 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 151,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 151,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 142,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 132,995 miles

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

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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R755 NNJ is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R755 NNJ, 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 R755 NNJ registered?

R755 NNJ is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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