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P862 GPB

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 GPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 136,012 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 136,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2012 127,383 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2012 126,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 118,755 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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P862 GPB is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P862 GPB, 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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How do I check the history of P862 GPB?

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What year was P862 GPB registered?

P862 GPB is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P862 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 GPB shows 6 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.

Does P862 GPB have outstanding finance?

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