1997 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · P891 AYG
1997 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 141,548 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,548 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
P891 AYG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2014
- 141,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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P891 AYG Mileage History
- 29/09/200685,774 mi
- 19/09/200793,957 mi+8,183 mi
- 16/09/2008103,945 mi+9,988 mi
- 23/09/2009115,954 mi+12,009 mi
- 24/09/2009115,954 mi
- 21/09/2010124,829 mi+8,875 mi
- 22/09/2010124,829 mi
- 23/09/2011132,454 mi+7,625 mi
- 24/09/2012139,376 mi+6,922 mi
- 12/12/2013141,548 mi+2,172 mi
- 02/01/2014141,548 mi
- 08/01/2014141,548 mi
Average of roughly 7,664 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P891 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Forester (P891 AYG) between September 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2014 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 (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”.
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