MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,675 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hand brake lever close to full travel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hand brake lever close to full travel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
dry steering shaft joint
small front number plate under front seat
tinted windows
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
dry steering shaft joint
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
small front number plate fitted
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R857 NOU is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R857 NOU, 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 R857 NOU registered?
R857 NOU is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R857 NOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R857 NOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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