MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear osr shock absorber notchy
Offside Rear strong petrol smell near the fuel filler neck area suspect small rust hole from breather
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arb drop link bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear suspension subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking fuel filter pipe (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear osr shock absorber notchy
Offside Rear strong petrol smell near the fuel filler neck area suspect small rust hole from breather
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arb drop link bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear suspension subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust flange poor condition (cat to midsection)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both bulbs (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust flange poor condition (cat to midsection)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cill covers fitted-unable to inspect cills fully
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cill covers fitted-unable to inspect cills fully
r/h/f brake binding slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
child seat fitted to l/h/r seat.
cill covers fitted-unable to check cills fully.
rear subframe and suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
child seat fitted to l/h/r seat.
cill covers fitted-unable to check cills fully.
high level stop lamp bulb out (1 of 4)
rear subframe and suspension components corroded.
sill covers fitted rear tyres slight cracking in side walls
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sill covers fitted rear tyres slight cracking in side walls
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
minor stone chips to windscreen
unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak from engine
plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front anti roll bar both link bar bushes worn
front brake pads low
nearside driveshaft inner boot split
nearside wiper blade split
rear anti roll bar link bar bushes slightly worn
rear exhaust corroding
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn on one side
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn on one side
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
small cracks on offside side wall
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R184 GDV is a 1998 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R184 GDV, 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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R184 GDV is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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