MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight dampness inside both rear lamps.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn, clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing.
Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight tightness in n/s and o/s rear shock absorber (possibly causing a noise).
Tread depth of n/s front tyre 2.0mm, o/s front 2.5mm (minimum legal requirement 1.6mm).
Brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn, clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing.
Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Slight tightness in n/s and o/s rear shock absorber (possibly causing a noise).
Tread depth of n/s front tyre 2.0mm, o/s front 2.5mm (minimum legal requirement 1.6mm).
Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.
Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.
N/S of high level stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S tail lamp lens damp on inside.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension noise from o/s rear possibly from shock absorber.
Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.
Damage to rear registration plate not excessive.
N/S of high level stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S tail lamp lens damp on inside.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension noise from o/s rear possibly from shock absorber.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight damage to rear number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight damage to rear number plate
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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R462 NEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R462 NEC, 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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R462 NEC is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 1998.
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