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R880 DUH

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,301 mi
Last recorded188,301 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 DUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 188,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 179,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 167,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 160,122 miles

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

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 7 Jan 2009 148,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside inner cv joint boot split

offside inner front cj joint boot split

Fail 6 Jan 2009 148,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner cv joint boot split

offside inner front cj joint boot split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 137,952 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 137,952 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 130,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 114,577 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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R880 DUH is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R880 DUH, 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 R880 DUH registered?

R880 DUH is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R880 DUH safe to buy?

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