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P175 RYB

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,288 mi
Last recorded186,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 RYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 186,288 miles

Inner face of n/s/f brake disc badly scored & wasted.Brake pads low.

N/S headlamp glass misted.

N/S washer partially blocked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play noted in steering rack (o/s inner joint).

Vehicle tested as presented - rear seats folded down,belts not tested.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 186,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Inner face of n/s/f brake disc badly scored & wasted.Brake pads low.

N/S headlamp glass misted.

N/S washer partially blocked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play noted in steering rack (o/s inner joint).

Vehicle tested as presented - rear seats folded down,belts not tested.

Pass 19 May 2009 165,566 miles

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

play in offside steering rack end

Fail 19 May 2009 165,566 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 21 May 2008 144,292 miles

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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P175 RYB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P175 RYB, 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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What year was P175 RYB registered?

P175 RYB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 1997.

Is P175 RYB safe to buy?

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