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K19 SET

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,155 mi
Last recorded164,155 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 SET
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 164,155 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise no clear check on wheel bearings due to 4x4 drive system

back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust condition poor

Pass 28 Mar 2012 156,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 149,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 144,565 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 144,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 135,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 126,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both inner cv boots split

metal brake pipes front and rear covered with grease,unable to see for full inspection.

slight play in both front roadwheels

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink bushes

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar droplink bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2008 126,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both inner cv boots split

metal brake pipes front and rear covered with grease,unable to see for full inspection.

slight play in both front roadwheels

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink bushes

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar droplink bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2007 120,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 105,697 miles

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

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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K19 SET is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K19 SET, 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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K19 SET is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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