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R847 UYC

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,951 mi
Last recorded161,951 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 UYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 161,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 149,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no centre brake light

Pass 19 Feb 2014 145,167 miles

High level stop light not working.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 145,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

High level stop light not working.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 139,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 139,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,219 miles

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 128,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 123,289 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 123,289 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 118,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 102,402 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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R847 UYC is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R847 UYC, 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 R847 UYC registered?

R847 UYC is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R847 UYC safe to buy?

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