1997 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · PMK 108E
1997 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 183,263 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PMK 108E Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2023
- 183,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PMK 108E MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Forester (PMK 108E) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
PMK 108E Mileage History
- 31/05/2022178,227 mi
- 01/06/2022178,237 mi+10 mi
- 02/06/2023183,263 mi+5,026 mi
Average of roughly 5,012 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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