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R964 NCF

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 NCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,172 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in rear drop links

Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,550 miles

front numberplate cracked

some play rear antiroll bar links

Fail 12 Dec 2013 100,550 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

some play rear antiroll bar links

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,631 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front fog lamp damaged

slight corrosion in front brake disc inner faces

windscreen trim insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface rust on under side and suspension componants

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,552 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,537 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,324 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 60,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 54,344 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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R964 NCF is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R964 NCF, 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 R964 NCF registered?

R964 NCF is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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