MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
all four shocks weak
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
all four shocks weak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front both shocks weak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear both shocks weak
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R718 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 110,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R718 GRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R718 GRL registered?
R718 GRL is a 1998 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R718 GRL safe to buy?
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