MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light illuminated
battery insecure under bonnet
outer sills covered
slight movement in all anti-roll bar linkages
temporary repair to front section of exhaust and slight blow
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
air bag light on
exhaust system corroding + slight leak between middle/rear sections + temp repairs
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
outer sills covered
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
both steering rack boots perishing
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
o/s/f wishbone rear bush split
outer sills covered
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both steering rack boots perishing
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
o/s/f wishbone rear bush split
outer sills covered
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty and worn and n/s rear brake disc rusty
o/s and n/s front inner driveshaft boot split
exhaust been repaired
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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P447 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P447 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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What year was P447 RBP registered?
P447 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1997.
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