MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management warning light stays on
Interior mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine management warning light stays on
Interior mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine management light stays on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light stays on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front exhaust shield insecure
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine check warning light stays on
Front exhaust shields insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine check warning light stays on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust shields insecure
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front exhaust shield insecure
Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess
near and offside sills covered by plastic covers.
near and offside wiper linkages slight play.
nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge on 2.00mm.
offside rewar indicator inner lens condensation.
rear exhast outer skin corroded coming away.
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near and offside sills covered by plastic covers.
nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge on 2.00mm.
offside rewar indicator inner lens condensation.
rear exhast outer skin corroded coming away.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Interior mirror insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Part of accessory brake lamp not working
Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Part of Accessory brake lamp not working
Interior mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Interior mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R291 EAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R291 EAD, 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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R291 EAD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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