MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oily
wear at steering rack mounting bushes
exhaust rear box in poor condition
front tyres wearing at edges
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion
Oil leak
crack in windscreen
nearside headlamp washer broken
nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
brake fluid level low
crack in windscreen
nearside headlamp washer broken
nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R130 POD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R130 POD, 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 R130 POD registered?
R130 POD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is R130 POD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R130 POD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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