MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlamp has condensation
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside headlamp has condensation
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lots of handbrake lever travel
Nearside front headlamp has condensation
Lots of handbrake lever travel
Nearside front headlight has condensation
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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P282 UGW 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 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P282 UGW, 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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P282 UGW is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P282 UGW safe to buy?
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