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R837 EFA

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 EFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 102,929 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,334 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn. †Both sides front inner driveshaft boots split.

Fail 18 May 2007 99,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn. †Both sides front inner driveshaft boots split.

Pass 16 May 2006 94,103 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R837 EFA is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R837 EFA, 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 R837 EFA registered?

R837 EFA is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R837 EFA safe to buy?

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