MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
shock absorbers weak
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
shock absorbers weak
Both rear tyres worn on edges.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres worn on edges.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear fog lamp damaged
surface corosion on rear subframe
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear fog lamp damaged
surface corosion on rear subframe
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
sill covers fitted at time of test
some corrosion in rear silencer
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear subframe coroded
steering rack mount bushes worn
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear subframe coroded
steering rack mount bushes worn
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Some wear in steering rack mounting rubbers.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Some wear in steering rack mounting rubbers.
Damage to N/S door mirror.
Exhaust "rattles".
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Water in N/S/R lamp.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R108 XTP is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,044 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 R108 XTP, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R108 XTP registered?
R108 XTP is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 1998.
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