MOT Status
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143,461 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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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.
Is R843 BMV safe to buy?
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