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P238 OHE

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,061 mi
Last recorded112,061 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 OHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 112,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 104,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 104,674 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,522 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,522 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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P238 OHE is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 P238 OHE, 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 P238 OHE registered?

P238 OHE is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P238 OHE safe to buy?

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