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R965 KKS

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 KKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 106,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced diff support beam (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel heavily corroded

Offside Front wheel heavily corroded

Offside Rear wheel heavily corroded

all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

rear suspension bushes splitting around edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,741 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 105,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,490 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 104,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/side rear tyre starting to split between tread pattern

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,432 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,995 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 98,995 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

vehicle battery insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2010 96,610 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 96,610 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,910 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 92,910 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,204 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,783 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 87,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 85,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,420 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R965 KKS is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 R965 KKS, 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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R965 KKS is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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