MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
air bag light on
brake pipes corroded
front discs corroded inner surface
front number plate
heat shield insecure
rear crossmember bushs warn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front grill insecure at bottom retainers
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R974 GFW is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R974 GFW, 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 R974 GFW registered?
R974 GFW is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is R974 GFW safe to buy?
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