MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
CENTRE HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY HALF WORKS
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL IN SPECTION OF TEST ITEMS
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
CENTRE HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY HALF WORKS
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL IN SPECTION OF TEST ITEMS
brake pipes slighty coroded allround
exhaust system slighty corroded
offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted unable to see corrosion
offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pipes slighty coroded allround
exhaust system slighty corroded
offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted unable to see corrosion
offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
air bag light on
plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer prescribed areas
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer prescribed areas
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 GNA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R143 GNA, 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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R143 GNA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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