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R801 MJB

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 MJB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 128,174 miles

Mouse nest under bonnet

Very dirty underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2012 122,345 miles

oil residue around engine

Fail 8 Dec 2012 122,188 miles

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

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

oil residue around engine

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,540 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 103,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 94,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,795 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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R801 MJB 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 81.8%.

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 R801 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 R801 MJB registered?

R801 MJB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R801 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 MJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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