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P351 MOA

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 MOA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 124,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 117,028 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust corroded

slight bind near side front brake

Pass 20 Apr 2012 117,028 miles

exhaust corroded

slight bind near side front brake

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind near side front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,731 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 108,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,496 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK WORN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

WATER IN SIDE LIGHT LENSES

Pass 4 Jun 2007 102,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 98,452 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links worn

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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P351 MOA is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 P351 MOA, 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 P351 MOA registered?

P351 MOA is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P351 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 MOA 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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