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R898 KFH

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,229 mi
Last recorded160,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 KFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 160,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 160,228 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 156,497 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under side rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 152,537 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 146,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under side rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 143,076 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 137,190 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 21 Oct 2010 129,806 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 122,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 115,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 101,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 91,602 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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R898 KFH 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 92.3%.

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 R898 KFH, 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 R898 KFH registered?

R898 KFH is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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