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P936 AHO

1997 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,371 mi
Last recorded190,371 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 AHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 190,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 190,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 185,059 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 185,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 181,771 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 178,843 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 174,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 167,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 160,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 152,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 129,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 120,542 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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P936 AHO is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P936 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P936 AHO registered?

P936 AHO is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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