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P785 RBP

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,349 mi
Last recorded121,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,349 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,349 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P785 RBP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 P785 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P785 RBP registered?

P785 RBP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is P785 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P785 RBP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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