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P564 KUD

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 KUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 111,036 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,413 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wheel slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,389 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 87,318 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner CV Gaitor split

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,634 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P564 KUD is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P564 KUD, 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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P564 KUD is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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