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P149 RNF

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2009 139,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

very slight noise coming from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2008 131,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 144,992 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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P149 RNF is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P149 RNF, 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 P149 RNF registered?

P149 RNF is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P149 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 RNF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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