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R843 BMV

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,461 mi
Last recorded143,461 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 BMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 143,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 143,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 125,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R AND O/S/R TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES DETERIATED

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,873 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,943 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 60,346 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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R843 BMV is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R843 BMV, 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 R843 BMV registered?

R843 BMV is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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