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P565 RBP

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,550 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 142,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 129,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 119,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,868 miles

front brake pads low

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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P565 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P565 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 P565 RBP registered?

P565 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P565 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 RBP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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