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R795 TKR

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 TKR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 134,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 127,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 120,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 111,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 111,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 103,699 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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R795 TKR is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R795 TKR, 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 R795 TKR registered?

R795 TKR is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R795 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R795 TKR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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