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R907 WYB

1997 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,488 mi
Last recorded123,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 WYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 123,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 123,468 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant loss when hot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,736 miles

Rear underside showing corrosion.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 116,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear underside showing corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,681 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,030 miles

Corrosion evident on rear sub-frame.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,494 miles

N/S inner cv boot split

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,494 miles

N/S inner cv boot split

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,218 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,744 miles

Front & rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,225 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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R907 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R907 WYB, 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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R907 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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