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R512 DWL

1997 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,489 mi
Last recorded193,489 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 193,489 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover not attached

Fail 4 Feb 2013 193,489 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover not attached

Pass 14 Feb 2012 174,701 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lpg ran out on emissions test so car was tested on petrol

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover not attached

Pass 16 Feb 2011 152,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 152,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 134,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 101,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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R512 DWL is a 1997 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R512 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R512 DWL registered?

R512 DWL is a 1997 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R512 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 DWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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