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R780 PST

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,373 mi
Last recorded111,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 PST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,373 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 111,373 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 101,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 95,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 95,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 86,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,719 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 80,002 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,428 miles

n/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,428 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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R780 PST is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R780 PST, 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 R780 PST registered?

R780 PST is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R780 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 PST shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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