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R900 SWB

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,705 mi
Last recorded66,705 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 SWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,613 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight travel at handbrake lever

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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R900 SWB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 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 R900 SWB, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R900 SWB registered?

R900 SWB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is R900 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 SWB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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