1997 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · R874 PEL
1997 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 163,726 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R874 PEL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2013
- 163,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R874 PEL Mileage History
- 27/10/2008114,886 km
- 20/10/2009130,027 mi
- 18/10/2010138,015 mi+7,988 mi
- 05/10/2011147,071 mi+9,056 mi
- 05/10/2011147,071 mi
- 24/10/2012156,287 mi+9,216 mi
- 04/11/2013163,726 mi+7,439 mi
- 05/11/2013163,726 mi
Average of roughly 9,721 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R874 PEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Forester (R874 PEL) between October 2008 and November 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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