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P362 GHC

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

258,180 mi
Last recorded258,180 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 GHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 258,180 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 246,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 231,511 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 231,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 217,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 191,408 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

damp around steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2018 167,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,659 miles

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 125,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 115,780 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 107,326 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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P362 GHC is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P362 GHC, 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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P362 GHC is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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