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Nearside + offside rear brake back -plates corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside + offside rear brake back -plates corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside + Offside rear brake back-plates corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
park brake level has travel but not reaching stop
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear & O/S/F tyres cracking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear & O/S/F tyres cracking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NC57 YYB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NC57 YYB, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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NC57 YYB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2008.
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