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R299 JPB

1997 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester Gls121,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 JPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,091 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 130,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 130,051 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2006 130,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 130,051 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 124,595 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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R299 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 121,373 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 Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R299 JPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R299 JPB registered?

R299 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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