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1997 SUBARU FORESTER GLS AUTO

United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2026 • Lot 504

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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.

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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


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