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R799 MJB

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,052 mi
Last recorded187,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 MJB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 187,052 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 187,052 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 179,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 171,875 miles

Body tape on offside rear

Fail 8 Oct 2012 191,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 162,522 miles

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

Nearside inner front cv gaitor split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 157,567 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2009 145,318 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 145,318 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside rear light damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 126,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car tested in wet conditions

rear exhaust silencer corroded and repaired with wire and jubilee clips

Pass 3 Oct 2006 119,048 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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R799 MJB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R799 MJB, 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 R799 MJB registered?

R799 MJB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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