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P861 TMX

1997 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 TMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 77,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front bumper o/s damaged and insecure.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge off tread

Offside front brake hose clip only just holding hose in place

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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P861 TMX is a 1997 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P861 TMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P861 TMX registered?

P861 TMX is a 1997 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P861 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 TMX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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