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P865 BFO

1997 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,450 mi
Last recorded192,450 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 BFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 192,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 166,918 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 158,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 158,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 141,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 137,352 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT CV JOINT GAITER IS WORN

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW O/S/F FRONT

Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT CV JOINT GAITER IS WORN

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW O/S/F FRONT

Pass 1 Oct 2010 127,961 miles

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

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

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

front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

rear pads looked low and discs scored and worn

slight play in ns and os steering rack ends

Fail 17 Sep 2010 127,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

rear pads looked low and discs scored and worn

slight play in ns and os steering rack ends

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,169 miles

N/S/F P//A/S HOSE IS DAMP

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,674 miles

N/S/R WHEEL IS STIFF TO TURN

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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P865 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P865 BFO, 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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P865 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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