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R932 GNB

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,222 mi
Last recorded116,222 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 GNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated but no roughness

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt7

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre has outer edge of tyre scrubbed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre has outer edge of tyre scrubbed

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre has outer edge of tyre scrubbed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre has outer edge of tyre scrubbed

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 64,725 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 56,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 41,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,649 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 31,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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R932 GNB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R932 GNB, 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 R932 GNB registered?

R932 GNB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R932 GNB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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