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P523 LRX

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,189 mi
Last recorded100,189 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,189 miles

offside inner cv boot split

outer sills covered by trims

Fail 7 Feb 2008 100,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no tyre valve caps fitted

offside inner cv boot split

outer sills covered by trims

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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P523 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P523 LRX, 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 P523 LRX registered?

P523 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P523 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 LRX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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