
£800 - £1,800
1997 SUBARU FORESTER GLS AUTO
United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2026 • Lot 504
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1997 SUBARU FORESTER GLS AUTO with a 1994cc engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. It has a long MOT expiry date of 01/06/2026 and comes with a service booklet containing 4 stamps, MOT certificates, and invoices.

Condition
6
Service booklet shows some maintenance.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
R611 MJU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: SUBARU Model: FORESTER GLS AUTORegistration: R611 MJUEngine Size (cc): 1994Transmission: 4 Speed Auto Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1997 Date First Registered: 31/10/1997MOT Expiry Date: 01/06/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes a Service booklet containing 4 stamps, MOT certificates, and invoices.
Points of note
£1,050
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,168
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,849
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
104,998 miles
Registration Date
1997-10-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 02 2025 with 104,998 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed
On Jun 02 2025 with 104,998 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Passed
On Jan 22 2025 with 101,709 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed
On Jan 22 2025 with 101,709 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Minor:
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed
On Jan 18 2024 with 91,914 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed
On Oct 13 2022 with 81,923 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Oct 05 2021 with 77,966 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2020 with 75,851 miles
Passed
On Sep 13 2019 with 71,243 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- rear subframe corroding
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Sep 12 2019 with 71,243 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- rear subframe corroding
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Sep 18 2018 with 61,955 miles
Failed
On Sep 18 2018 with 61,955 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 15 2017 with 51,639 miles
Failed
On Aug 31 2017 with 51,368 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed
On Sep 03 2016 with 46,237 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Passed
On Sep 12 2015 with 45,562 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2014 with 43,928 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2013 with 41,479 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 13 2012 with 38,867 miles
Passed
On Sep 19 2011 with 35,179 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2010 with 32,528 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2009 with 29,140 miles
Passed
On Sep 05 2008 with 25,834 miles
Passed
On Sep 19 2007 with 23,036 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Sep 14 2006 with 19,428 miles

