MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
front brake pads appear low
nearside door mirror insecure
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.6MM
REAR WIPERBLADE WORN
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front inner driveshaft boot split
rear wiperblade worn
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R187 PTN is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R187 PTN, 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 R187 PTN registered?
R187 PTN is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R187 PTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R187 PTN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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