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K222 CBR

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,669 mi
Last recorded143,669 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 CBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 143,669 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 143,669 miles

Nearside Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 135,241 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 135,241 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,568 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 121,914 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 111,124 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K222 CBR is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K222 CBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K222 CBR registered?

K222 CBR is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is K222 CBR safe to buy?

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