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R108 FCW

1997 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,621 mi
Last recorded196,621 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 FCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 196,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 196,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 196,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill cover fitted at test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 194,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 190,466 miles

heat shield rattling

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 186,698 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front tyres starting to wear thin

Fail 6 Sep 2016 186,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front tyres starting to wear thin

Pass 9 Sep 2015 181,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 177,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 177,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 173,920 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 173,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 169,840 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 169,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 163,381 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 163,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 153,502 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 153,502 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 141,768 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 141,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 129,573 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 116,334 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 116,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,569 miles

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

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

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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R108 FCW is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R108 FCW, 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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R108 FCW is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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