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P306 GTA

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 GTA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020

Offside Front brake bind by hand, not detected on decelerometer test

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2020

Offside Front brake bind by hand, not detected on decelerometer test

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,176 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 117,338 miles

inner faces of front discs in slightly poor condition

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle

Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in O/S steering rack knuckle

Fail 12 Oct 2011 116,051 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in O/S steering rack knuckle

Pass 12 Oct 2010 114,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in the offside steering arm.

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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P306 GTA is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P306 GTA, 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 P306 GTA registered?

P306 GTA is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P306 GTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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