MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust bracket broken
exhaust corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust bracket broken
exhaust corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/S&N/SFRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s&n/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes slight play
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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R334 XSD is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R334 XSD, 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 R334 XSD registered?
R334 XSD is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 1998.
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