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P284 RBP

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 137,968 miles

Emissions not tested oil low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2010 136,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 131,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 131,910 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 125,788 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 125,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres wearing low

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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P284 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P284 RBP, 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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P284 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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