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Slight corrosion under car.
Slight corrosion under car also underseal added, ok at time of test.
Rear slight underbody rust
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion under car and on suspension components, ok at time of test of test.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion under car and on suspension components, ok at time of test of test.
Nearside Front wing/body damaged but no sharp edges or protrusions
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded by junction unit and to o/s rear wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe corroded to junction unit, brake pipe goes into vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on floor pan into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on floor pan into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from underside of vehicle. (Require replacement soon) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres wearing on edges.
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear wiper blade split
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
under tray fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear wiper blade split
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
under tray fitted
Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
knocking noise can be heard when using the decelerometer to test the braking efficiency. Unable to locate source on inspection, suspect front anti roll bar link ball joint
nearside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges
offside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges (severely on the outer edge)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Clutch fluid reservoir close to minimum
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
knocking noise can be heard when using the decelerometer to test the braking efficiency. Unable to locate source on inspection, suspect front anti roll bar link ball joint
nearside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges
offside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges (severely on the outer edge)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front Tyre is severely perished & worn on the edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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PX08 VNY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 PX08 VNY, 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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PX08 VNY is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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