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P863 SVX

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,321 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,762 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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P863 SVX is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P863 SVX, 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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What year was P863 SVX registered?

P863 SVX is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P863 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 SVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P863 SVX have outstanding finance?

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