MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s n/s front stone gaurd corroded and holed
o/s n/s rear track control arm bushes slightly worn
rear wiper split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s n/s front stone gaurd corroded and holed
o/s n/s rear track control arm bushes slightly worn
rear wiper split
brake pedal slightly worn
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/s inner c/v joint gater split
rear centre brake light only 75% working
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
n/s inner c/v joint gater split
rear centre brake light only 75% working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s inner c/v joint gater split
rear top brake light cluster 75% working
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R287 BAK, 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 R287 BAK registered?
R287 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R287 BAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 BAK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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