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P548 LRX

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,382 mi
Last recorded175,382 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 175,382 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 175,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 166,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r flexi hose clip missing but secure

Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 122,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 99,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 86,833 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,728 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack and perish

outer sills covered by trims

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,728 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all tyres starting to crack and perish

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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P548 LRX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P548 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 19 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P548 LRX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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