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R841 YNA

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 YNA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 95,420 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 95,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,258 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside mirror insecure but not a fail at time of test (not an obligatory mirror)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,321 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R841 YNA is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 121,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R841 YNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R841 YNA registered?

R841 YNA is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R841 YNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 YNA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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