1997 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · P770 FOD
1997 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 131,960 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1990cc
P770 FOD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2015
- 131,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P770 FOD Mileage History
- 08/04/200672,508 mi
- 05/04/200779,657 mi+7,149 mi
- 05/04/200779,657 mi
- 14/03/200884,486 mi+4,829 mi
- 03/04/200995,063 mi+10,577 mi
- 23/04/2010104,681 mi+9,618 mi
- 24/04/2010104,681 mi
- 12/04/2011113,810 mi+9,129 mi
- 19/04/2011113,810 mi
- 15/05/2012120,850 mi+7,040 mi
- 19/05/2012120,650 mi-200 mi
- 27/02/2014122,733 mi+2,083 mi
- 24/02/2015131,960 mi+9,227 mi
Average of roughly 6,693 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P770 FOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Forester (P770 FOD) between April 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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