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P495 JRB

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,279 mi
Last recorded187,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 JRB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 187,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 187,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 176,610 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 170,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 166,561 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 166,561 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 158,524 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 158,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 144,173 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 144,173 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 132,882 miles

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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P495 JRB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 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 P495 JRB, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P495 JRB registered?

P495 JRB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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